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2013 Map of Wilson Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gull Lake and its prominent Wilson Bay anchor this landscape in Cass County, where the transition from water to woodland defines the local geography. The settlements of Lake Shore and East Gull Lake characterize the area's development, which is heavily oriented toward recreation and resort amenities. Notable land use patterns are visible at the Madden's Pine Beach East Golf Course and the nearby East Gull Lake Airport.

A dense network of water bodies, including Rock Lake, Shafer Lake, and Long Lake, suggests a glacial topography shaped by numerous kettle lakes and interconnected drainage systems like Home Brook and Rush Brook. Local landmarks such as the Gull Lake Lookout Tower and the Rock Lake Campground provide specific points of interest for those tracing the history of Minnesota's north woods leisure culture. The intricate road system, from Co Hwy-77 to quiet lanes like Birch Forest Rd SW, illustrates the modern connectivity of this lake-strewn region.