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2010 Map of Pelican Rapids

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pelican Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Pelican Rapids serves as the focal point of this 2010 topographic record, situated where the Pelican River encounters a series of water management structures. The town's layout is defined by its proximity to the water, featuring the Pelican Rapids Dam and the unique Rotary Club Suspension Bridge near the Pelican Rapids Post Office. The surrounding landscape is a complex network of glacial lakes, including Prairie Lake, Lake Lizzie, and Lake Lida, many of which are regulated by dams such as the Lizzie Lake Dam and Prairie Lake Dam.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the high density of burial sites surrounding the settlement. From the Old Pelican Valley Cemetery and Bethel Cemetery in the north to Bagstevold Cemetery in the south, these sites trace the legacy of early families. The transition from agricultural land to recreational spaces is evident through the inclusion of the Lake Lizzie Shores Resort and Campgrounds and Lida Greens Golf Course.