1959 Map of Pelican Lake

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Crow Wing State Forest dominates the landscape of this mid-century survey, enclosing the massive expanse of Pelican Lake. This central water body, characterized by its irregular shoreline and the prominent Gooseberry Island, is the focal point of a complex glacial lake system. To the south, the equally significant Lake Edward is bordered by the Pelican Lakes Village Bdy, indicating the early structural development of this recreation-heavy region. Cultural landmarks are scattered among the timber and wetlands, including the Ossipee Sch and a local Town Hall, which point to the established rural community existing alongside the forest. Smaller bodies like Little Pelican Lake and Lougee Lake fill the depressions between ridges, while a Gaging Sta on Pelican Brook suggests the active water management and monitoring of the era.