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2019 Map of Upper Rice Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Upper Rice Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Upper Rice Lake and its surrounding wetlands dominate this landscape in northwestern Minnesota, where the Wild Rice River meanders through low-lying marshlands and glacial depressions. This 2019 survey captures the rural character of Clearwater County, defined by a network of waterways including Mud Lake and Mosquito Cr. The area is sparsely developed, with land use primarily oriented around these water bodies and connected by local routes such as Co Hwy 36 and Co Rd 101.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Nora Cem located north of Mosquito Cr, a significant landmark for tracing early settlement history in the township. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns, from the northern reach of Daniel Lake down to the southern shores of Minerva Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology that has shaped the region's transport and land boundaries.