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2013 Map of Thunder Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Thunder Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Chippewa National Forest encompasses much of this glacial landscape in Cass County, defined by a dense network of lakes and marshes. The central corridor is anchored by State 6 NE, which passes Thunder Lake and the smaller Pug Hole Lake. A notable high point is marked by the Draper Lookout Tower, reached by Draper Tower Rd NE, offering a strategic vantage point over the surrounding lake country.

Water defines the local geography, from the larger Big Rice Lake and Washburn Lake to smaller basins like Coffin Lake, Kidney Lake, and Abe Lake. The northern edge is bounded by the winding Willow River, while Spring Br drains the southern wetlands. The map details a complex system of local forest routes and township roads, including Twp Hwy 9 and Fort Thunder Dr NE, which provide access to the various shorelines and residential developments surrounding the lakes.