2016 Map of Platte Lake

About this map

Pine Center sits at the heart of this lake-strewn landscape where the borders of Crow Wing and Morrison counties meet. The map reveals a complex hydrologic network centered on the expansive Platte Lake, which is fed and drained by the Platte River. To the north, Dagger Brook meanders through extensive wetlands, connecting smaller basins like Camp Lake and Erskine Lake. This region is defined by its dense concentration of water bodies, including Sullivan Lake, Rock Lake, and Bulldog Lake, many of which are accessible by a network of local roads like N Platte Lake Rd and Pine Shores Dr. For those interested in local history and genealogy, the map identifies several significant landmarks, including the Holy Family Cem near the eastern shore of Bulldog Lake and the Lakeview Cem situated further south near Peavy Lake. The intricate shoreline of these lakes and the surrounding marshlands suggest a terrain shaped by glacial activity, where early settlement was closely tied to these natural water features.