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2010 Map of Prior Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Prior Lake and its surrounding water bodies dominate this Scott County landscape, reflecting a community deeply integrated with its aquatic environment. The settlement of Grainwood and the central Prior Lake Post Office serve as focal points for the residential growth radiating from the lake shores. A unique aviation history is visible through specialized facilities like Martys Tranquility Base Seaplane Base on Spring Lake and Valines Landing Seaplane Base near the northern shore, alongside the Taylorport Landing Strip.

Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial sites, including Saint Pauls Cemetery, Saint Michaels Cemetery, and the Catholic Cemetery near the Credit River. The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into a more open landscape punctuated by smaller lakes such as Fish Lake, Saint Catherine Lake, and McMahon Lake. This area maintains a recreational character, evidenced by the Cleary Lake Regional Park Campground and Fish Lake Acres Campground, preserving the natural transition from the developed lakeside core to the outlying wetlands and woodlots.