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2011 Map of Waubun

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Waubun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Waubun serves as the primary settlement hub on this Mahnomen County landscape, centered around its local infrastructure and historical sites. The community is anchored by the Waubun Post Office and surrounded by significant local landmarks such as Saint Anns Cemetery and the larger Waubun Cemetery to the south. The area is defined by a dense network of township and county roads that navigate a water-rich terrain of glacial lakes and prairie wetlands.

Natural hydrology is a dominant feature of the region, with the White Earth River flowing through the northeastern corner and Spring Creek cutting across the northwestern plains. Numerous water bodies including Fish Lake, Waubun Lake, and Santwire Lake dot the landscape, reflecting the classic post-glacial geography of western Minnesota. Local conservation efforts are visible through the Tamarac Wetland Dam, highlighting the managed nature of the regional drainage and wetland systems.