- Elevation, modelled
- 330 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Big Tom Hill356 m · 14.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Highway 75- King of Trails Scenic Byway1.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:18local time
- Coordinates
- 45.3852, -96.4063
Thielke Lake Wildlife Management Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 330 m. Big Tom Hill stands 356 m to the south-southwest, 15 miles off. Highway 75- King of Trails Scenic Byway passes 1.2 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 195° | 356 m | 14.8 mi |
- 1.2 mi off the Highway 75- King of Trails Scenic Byway
- 3.7 mi off the Minnesota River Valley Scenic BywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
Parks: 28
- Big Stone Island Nature Area: 4.7 mi
- Ortonville Athletic Field: 5.2 mi
- Big Stone Lake State Park - Meadowbrook Area: 5.3 mi
- Nielson Park: 5.5 mi
- Central Park: 5.7 mi
Museums: 5
- Clinton Depot: 5.4 mi
- Big Stone County Historical Society Museum: 6.2 mi
- Old School Museums: 15.9 mi
- Grant County Historical Museum: 15.9 mi
- Valley Queen Heritage Center: 15.9 mi
Attractions: 2
- Boat: 6.2 mi
- Paul Bunyan's Boat-Anchor: 6.2 mi
Beaches: 2
- South Beach: 18.0 mi
- North Beach: 18.2 mi
Peaks: 1
- Big Tom Hill: 14.8 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Milbank Grist Mill: 15.3 mi
Rest areas: 1
- US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area: 21.9 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 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 45 | 59 | 69 | 73 | 70 | 62 | 48 | 33 | 19 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Artichoke Lake 1 E, 14 mi away.
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