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1996 Map of Ottertail Point

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Ottertail Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Sucker Bay and the northern reaches of Leech Lake dominate this landscape, which is defined by the overlapping boundaries of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation and the Chippewa National Forest. The geography is characterized by distinct landforms reaching into the water, such as Ottertail Point and Hardwood Point, where the shoreline is carefully managed for conservation and seasonal use.

Evidence of local recreational development appears at the southern edge of the sheet, where National Forest Permitted Recreation Residences are clustered near Turtle Lake. These managed sites, along with a Boat Ramp at Stony Point, suggest a mid-century shift toward regulated lakefront access. The inclusion of the Bowstring State Forest boundary further illustrates the complex jurisdictional management of this Minnesota lakeland, preserved for its natural resources and tribal heritage.