2019 Map of Vining

About this map

Vining sits at the southern edge of this lake-heavy landscape in Otter Tail County, positioned between the shorelines of Stuart Lake and East Battle Lake. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of glacial basins, ranging from the expansive West Battle Lake to smaller, secluded waters like Tamarack Lake, Gourd Lake, and Bullhead Lake. Local history and family lineages are anchored at the Girard Cem north of the village, while a network of rural routes including Chippewa Trl, Blackjack Dr, and Brandborg Creek Rd connect the various peninsulas and lakefronts. The map illustrates a complex drainage pattern, with Brandborg Cr and numerous unnamed wetlands surrounding features like West Mason Lake and East Mason Lake, reflecting a region deeply shaped by its aquatic geography and long-standing recreational and agricultural significance.