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2022 Map of Ball Bluff

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ball Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through the heart of this Aitkin County landscape, defining the character of the Ball Bluff area. The settlement of Jacobson sits at the northern edge, where the river's complex oxbows and meanders dominate the terrain. This environment is defined by extensive wetlands and small, isolated water bodies like Ball Bluff Lake and Blackface Lake, which illustrate the post-glacial hydrology of the region.

Evidence of local history and family lineages can be found at the Ball Bluff Cem and the more remote Verdon Cem further west. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Dreamcatcher Airport and the Mississippi River Trl, showing how the area has transitioned from a river-dependent economy to one focused on recreational access and aviation. The map also traces the path of Pokegama Cr and various forest roads, reflecting the managed timber and conservation lands that surround these rural settlements.