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Old Maps of Turtle River, Minnesota

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Turtle River, MN maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Buena Vista, 1944 Print
    1920 Map of Buena Vista, 1944 Print
    1920 Buena Vista
    1944 Print · USGS
    Beltrami County at the opening of the 1920s reveals a landscape of timbered townships and lakeside outposts tied together by early rail and trail. Genealogists and researchers can locate old communities like Puposky, Lavinia, and Buena Vista, or trace the Indian Reservation Boundary and Turtle River Station.
  4. 1954 Map of Bemidji, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Bemidji, 1966 Print
    1954 Bemidji
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's lake country and timberlands are captured here at a mid-century peak of rail and road expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements like Mahnomen, Clearbrook, and Walker, while locating local landmarks such as White Earth Church.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1957 Map of Bemidji
    1957 Map of Bemidji
    1957 Bemidji
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota in the mid-fifties is defined by its massive lake systems and the sprawling timberlands of the Chippewa National Forest. Genealogists and researchers can trace old rail lines like the Great Northern RR and locate settlements such as Moberg, Naytahwaush, and Lake Itasca.
  10. 1958 Map of Bemidji
    1958 Map of Bemidji
    1958 Bemidji
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota in the late fifties is a vast landscape of tribal lands and timber forests tied together by rail. Genealogists and researchers can trace old rail stops and lakeside communities from Walker to Fosston, or explore the source of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca.
  13. 1972 Map of Turtle River Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Turtle River Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Turtle River Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's lake country is captured here in the early seventies as the timber and rail industries shaped Beltrami County. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line and locate local landmarks like the Townhall and Turtle River settlement.
  16. 1972 Map of Turtle River, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Turtle River, 1974 Print
    1972 Turtle River
    1974 Print · USGS
    The glacial lakes and forests of Beltrami County are captured in the early 1970s, showing the area's development as a recreation and timber hub. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Pine Ridge Cem, the Christenson Landing Field, and lakefront settlements at Birchmont and Lavinia.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1976 Map of Blackduck, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Blackduck, 1978 Print
    1976 Blackduck
    1978 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's lake country and timberlands are captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of several state and national forests. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Burlington Northern and find old lookout sites like the O'Brien Lookout Tower near Blackduck.
  22. 1996 Map of Turtle River Lake, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Turtle River Lake, 1998 Print
    1996 Turtle River Lake
    1998 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1990s, the lake country of Beltrami County remained a mosaic of protected forests and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation and explore the Meadow Lake Hunter/Walking Trails near the shores of Turtle River Lake.
  25. 2010 Map of Turtle River, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Turtle River, 2010 Print
    2010 Turtle River
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Turtle River, including Bemidji, Birchmont, and other nearby areas
  28. 2011 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Turtle River Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Turtle River, including Beltrami County, United States, and other nearby areas
  31. 2013 Map of Turtle River, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Turtle River, 2013 Print
    2013 Turtle River
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Turtle River, including Bemidji, Birchmont, and other nearby areas
  34. 2013 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Turtle River Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Turtle River, including Beltrami County, United States, and other nearby areas
  37. 2016 Map of Turtle River, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Turtle River, 2016 Print
    2016 Turtle River
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Turtle River, including Bemidji, Birchmont, and other nearby areas
  40. 2016 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Turtle River Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Turtle River, including Beltrami County, United States, and other nearby areas
  43. 2019 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Turtle River Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Turtle River, including Beltrami County, United States, and other nearby areas
  46. 2019 Map of Turtle River, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Turtle River, 2019 Print
    2019 Turtle River
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Turtle River, including Bemidji, Birchmont, and other nearby areas
  49. 2022 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Turtle River Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Turtle River Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Beltrami County's lake country is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by federal forest and waterfront growth. Researchers can trace land use within Chippewa National Forest and locate specific properties along Turtle River Lake and Big Lake.
  52. 2022 Map of Turtle River, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Turtle River, 2022 Print
    2022 Turtle River
    2022 Print · USGS
    The glacial lakes of Beltrami County are mapped here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by water and woods. Genealogists can trace the shores of Lake Bemidji to find Birchmont and Lavinia, or locate family sites near Pine Ridge Cem and Turtle River.
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