(Wahpeton)– Boaters on the Iowa Great Lakes now have access to new maps that better cater to their needs.
Three lake protective associations and the Department of Natural Resources came up with the idea for the new 3D color maps.
The maps feature the locations of marinas, gas docks, hazard buoys and the names of lake points and bays. The back of the maps features information on Aquative Invasive Species with a map of car wash locations that have a high pressure system and tall doors for cleaning boats.
There is one map for East Okoboji and the lower chain of lakes, a second for West Okoboji and a third for Big Spirit Lake.
The maps, available online in PDF files, can be printed out at www.watersafetycouncil.org. Copies of the maps can be picked up at boat ramps, marinas, resorts, the DNR fish hatchery, welcome center, and the Spirit Lake MainSail Chamber of Commerce office.
