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1969 Map of Parkers Prairie NW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Parkers Prairie NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Glacial depressions and marshlands characterize this corner of Otter Tail County, where numerous water bodies such as Block Lake and Fish Lake dominate the landscape. In the late 1960s, the area was heavily defined by conservation efforts, evidenced by large protected tracts like the Lake Sixteen State Wildlife Management Area and Folden Woods State Wildlife Management Area. These areas preserved the natural habitat amidst a sparse grid of country roads and small farmsteads.

Community life at this time centered on local landmarks like Folden Ch and North Effington Ch, which served the rural townships of Folden, Effington, and Elmo. Smaller water features including Snow Lakes, Perch Lake, and Nelson Lake are meticulously charted with depth curves, reflecting the importance of these lakes for local recreation and drainage. The survey also notes practical infrastructure such as a Townhall and various Gravel Pit locations, providing a look at the mid-century rural economy and civic structure.