1915 Map of Vergas

About this map

Glacial lakes dominate this portion of Otter Tail County, where the Otter Tail River winds through a complex network of basins including Lake Lida, Star Lake, and Crystal Lake. The early 20th-century landscape is defined by its rural density, marked by a systematic grid of numbered schools such as School No 232 and School No 164, alongside named locations like Jacobs School. Early tourism and traveler infrastructure are evident in the presence of the Pelican Inn near Lake Lizzie and Websters Inn on the shores of Dead Lake. The terrain is punctuated by landmarks like Patterson Bridge and localized industrial features such as the Mill Pond north of Sauers Lake. This survey, conducted in cooperation with the State of Minnesota, captures the townships of Scandia, Dunn, and Lida before modern development altered these shorelines.