- Elevation, modelled
- 335 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Big Tom Hill356 m · 15.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway3.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:18local time
- Coordinates
- 45.3971, -96.4248
Thielke Lake Wildlife Management Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 335 m. Big Tom Hill stands 356 m to the south-southwest, 15 miles off. Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway passes 3.5 miles off.
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Thielke Lake Wildlife Management Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Tom Hill | SSW 191° | 356 m | 15.4 mi |
- 3.5 mi off the Minnesota River Valley Scenic BywayNational
- 0.3 mi off the Highway 75- King of Trails Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
Parks: 32
- Big Stone Lake State Park - Meadowbrook Area: 4.5 mi
- Big Stone Island Nature Area: 4.5 mi
- Ortonville Athletic Field: 5.8 mi
- Nielson Park: 6.0 mi
- Central Park: 6.2 mi
Museums: 6
- Clinton Depot: 4.4 mi
- Big Stone County Historical Society Museum: 6.9 mi
- Valley Queen Heritage Center: 15.9 mi
- Old School Museums: 15.9 mi
- Grant County Historical Museum: 15.9 mi
Attractions: 2
- Boat: 6.9 mi
- Paul Bunyan's Boat-Anchor: 6.9 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Milbank Grist Mill: 15.3 mi
- Samuel J Brown State Monument: 24.4 mi
Beaches: 2
- South Beach: 16.8 mi
- North Beach: 17.1 mi
Peaks: 1
- Big Tom Hill: 15.4 mi
Rest areas: 1
- US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area: 23.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 18:59 | 19:38 |
| June solstice | 05:38 | 20:33 | 21:18 |
| September equinox | 07:13 | 18:46 | 19:25 |
| December solstice | 08:03 | 15:57 | 16:46 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 12 | 17 | 29 | 44 | 57 | 68 | 73 | 70 | 62 | 47 | 32 | 18 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Milbank 4 NW, 14 mi away.
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