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2016 Map of Zerkel

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Zerkel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Wild Rice River meanders through this portion of Clearwater County, shaping a landscape defined by an extensive network of wetlands and glacial lakes. Small settlements such as Zerkel and South End are located along the local road system, while the northern reach is dominated by the expansive waters of Lower Rice Lake and Rice Lake. This area reflects the typical hydrological patterns of northern Minnesota, where drainage is managed through a complex of creeks like Auganaush Cr and Buckboard Cr.

Transportation throughout the region relies on a grid of rural routes and reservation roads, including Resvn Hwy 13 and Resvn Hwy 17. The terrain is dotted with numerous smaller water bodies such as Wapatus Lake, Rockstad Lake, and Blakely Lake, which indicate the importance of water resources to the local geography. These features, combined with the presence of Height of Land Rd, illustrate the subtle topographic shifts that dictate the flow of the region's many tributaries.