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1969 Map of Snider Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The White Earth State Forest blankets this landscape within the White Earth Indian Reservation, where a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands defines the terrain. Extensive bathymetric depth curves are provided for major water bodies like South Twin Lake, Snider Lake, and McCraney Lake, indicating a well-documented recreational and natural resource area in the late 1960s. The presence of the Tulaby Lookout Tower and Wayside Park reflects a managed forest environment focused on fire prevention and public access.

Evidence of local activity is seen in the scattered Gravel Pits and a lone Cem located near the eastern shore of Snider Lake. The boundary between Mahnomen and Becker Counties cuts through the southern portion of the map, passing near Long Lake and the headwaters of Gull Creek. Small drainages like Tulaby Creek link these numerous basins, creating a fragmented topography of wooded ridges and deep blue water.