1972 Map of Bagley Lake

About this map

Red Lake Indian Reservation lands dominate this 1972 orthophotomap, revealing a complex landscape of wetlands, dense forest, and numerous glacial lakes. The photogrammetric imagery provides an overhead view of the northern reaches of the Bagley Lake State Wildlife Management Area, where the Sandy River and Big Rock Creek drain toward the southern shore of Lower Red Lake. This specific era captures a sparsely populated region defined by small rural hubs and conservation efforts, seen in the presence of the Big Meadows Lookout Tower and scattered local landmarks. Small settlements like Haggerty and Balm appear alongside spiritual centers such as Faith Chapel and Trinity Ch, offering genealogists and local historians a precise look at the road network and community structures just before the mid-1970s.