1972 Map of Andrusia Lake

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through a dense network of glacial basins where the boundaries of Beltrami, Hubbard, and Cass counties converge. This orthophotomap, derived from 1969 aerial photography, reveals the 1970s character of the northern Minnesota lake country before significant shoreline development altered these woods. The vast waters of Andrusia Lake and Big Lake dominate the northeastern portion, bordered by the Chippewa National Forest and Sugar Bush Buena Vista State Forest. To the south, the Burlington Northern railroad cuts a straight line across the landscape, passing just below Midge Lake and Little Midge Lake. Local historical details include the Minne-Wa-Kan Camp on the eastern shore of Andrusia Lake and the small settlement of Andrusia, alongside specialized areas like the Wolf Lake Wildlife Management Area.