Zebulon Pike Lake
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Zebulon Pike Lake is mapped to a depth of 40 ft on the Minnesota DNR survey and covers about 1,157 acres in Morrison County, Minnesota. Depths come from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1981.
Measured from the Minnesota DNR lake bathymetric contour survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 40 ft
- Survey year
- 1981
- Surface area
- 1,157 acres
- Shoreline
- 10.73 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 2% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Trailer Launch · Mississippi River, Zebulon Pike Lake Landing Public Water Access Site · Minnesota DNR site
Additional depth details6 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–40 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 40 ft
Provenance
Sources: MN DNR Lake Bathymetric Contours, USGS 3DEP, USDA NAIP (public domain), OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
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Map details & sources4 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over USGS 3DEP elevation, with a USDA NAIP aerial basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Color shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 45.91797, -94.38110
- MN DNR lake ID
- 49032300
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.32×
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 2.4 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-25Zebulon Pike Lake has a mixed natural and developed setting, moderate open-water exposure, substantial nearby higher-volume roads.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Mixed | 8.7 of 35 | 39% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (30% forest, 8% wetland; 31% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Good | 9.9 of 29 | mean fetch 2,010 m · 3% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · moderate open-water fetch |
| Motor & speed rules | Not modeled | — | Minnesota’s lake-by-lake motor, speed and no-wake rules are mostly county and city ordinances, not map data, so they are not part of the Minnesota index. Check local signage and ordinances before going out. |
| Public access | Good | 15.0 of 18 | 1 DNR public access site · boat ramp |
| Road isolation | Modest | 0.9 of 18 | substantial nearby higher-volume roads · 114 MnDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km, peak 24,468 vehicles/day |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Low — approximately 2% mapped coverage · NAIP aerial imagery (NDVI)
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- Limited — 30% forest and 8% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
- State water trail
- On a state water trail — Part of a designated Minnesota State Water Trail: Mississippi River. · MN DNR State Water Trails
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Infested waters listing
Not on the Minnesota DNR’s infested waters list as of September 9, 2026. This does not mean the lake is free of invasive species: the list covers certain species only, and a species can be present before anyone finds it.
What does the infested waters list mean?
The Minnesota DNR lists a lake, river, pond or wetland as infested when it contains an aquatic invasive species that could spread to other waters, or when it is connected to a water where one is present. Activities such as bait harvest and water use are managed differently on infested waters. Check the current list before moving water, bait or equipment.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. List of Infested Waters, September 9, 2026. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/infested.html
Zebulon Pike Lake — common questions
How deep is Zebulon Pike Lake?
The deepest contour on the Minnesota DNR bathymetric survey of Zebulon Pike Lake is 40 ft. That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Zebulon Pike Lake?
Zebulon Pike Lake covers about 1,157 acres in Morrison County, Minnesota.
Is there public access to Zebulon Pike Lake?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR lists a public access site on Zebulon Pike Lake: a boat ramp with a boat dock. It is administered by Minnesota Power and Light. DNR directions: "2.5 miles NW of Roylaton off Morrison Co. Rd. 258, above Blanchard Dam."
