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2013 Map of Wall Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Underwood sits at the eastern edge of a dense glacial landscape dominated by dozens of named basins and wetlands. The area is defined by its strong Scandinavian heritage, evidenced by the presence of the Stavanger Lutheran Church and Swedish Baptist Church, each with its own associated cemetery. These religious landmarks, along with Vang Cem and Aurdal Cem, serve as primary focal points for genealogical research in this part of Otter Tail County.

The hydrography of the region is particularly intricate, featuring larger bodies of water like Wall Lake and Fish Lake alongside smaller, family-named features such as Aas Lake, Brekke Lake, and Lake Aunle. Transportation throughout the early 21st century relied on a grid of rural routes including Sophus Anderson Rd and Aurdal River Rd, which navigate the complex gaps between the lakes. This survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and the persistence of traditional community centers in a lake-studded prairie environment.