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2014 Map of Thompson Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Thompson Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Little Butte Cem sits upon the elevated prairie of Burke County, overlooking a complex wetland mosaic of pothole lakes and sloughs. This landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, where water bodies such as Thompson Lake, Ward Lake, and Kirkland Lake are interspersed with numerous smaller basins like Melbus Slough and Jerrys Slough. The intricate contour lines reveal the subtle depressions and rises characteristic of this region, providing a high-resolution view of the natural drainage patterns in the decade following the turn of the millennium.

Transportation is primarily via a grid of rural routes including CR-12 and CR-16, while the National Hiking Trail traverses the southern portion of the area near Ruddy Slough. The density of named sloughs, such as Iverson Slough and Goose Pan Slough, indicates the critical role these wetlands play in the local geography, many of which are likely vital for migratory waterfowl and local agriculture.