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2010 Map of Star Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Glacial lakes and wetlands dominate this portion of Otter Tail County, creating a fragmented landscape of deep basins and narrow ridges. The map reveals a high concentration of recreational and community landmarks, including the Krueger Loon Lake Seaplane Base on Loon Lake and several lakeside congregations. Local history is anchored by the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and its adjacent Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, along with Saint Johns Cemetery further south.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's character, evidenced by the McDonald Lakes Dam near Big McDonald Lake and the Dry Sand Lake Wildlife Management Unit Dam. Dense clusters of seasonal dwellings and access points appear along the shorelines of East Silent Lake, West Silent Lake, and Alice Lake. These features, combined with sites like Frank's Lodge and Campground, illustrate a community deeply integrated with its aquatic environment.