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2010 Map of Toad Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Toad Mountain rises above a glaciated landscape in Becker County, defined by an intricate network of interconnected waterways and wetlands. The geography is anchored by large bodies of water including Toad Lake, Height of Land Lake, and the twin basins of North Twin Lake and South Twin Lake. Human modification of this natural system is evident at the Height of Land Dam and Little Toad Lake Dam, which regulate the flow between these basins.

For those tracing local lineage, several focal points of community identity remain, such as the Church of the Wildwood Cemetery, Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, and Saint Paul's Cemetery. The area's character as a recreational destination is highlighted by the Birchmere Resort and Campground and Little Toad Lake Campground, which are situated along the shores. These features, along with names like Dead Horse Creek and Lizzy Lake, illustrate the enduring rural and recreational identity of this central Minnesota region.