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1970 Map of Balsam

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Balsam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Savanna Portage State Park and the surrounding Savanna State Forest dominate this landscape, reflecting a region defined by its glacial hydrology and historic transit routes. The presence of the Chapel in the Pines near Shumway Lake marks a point of community and spiritual gathering within the preserved woods. A dense network of Snowmobile Trails and Winter Trails crisscross the terrain, highlighting the area's importance for cold-weather navigation and recreation in the 1970s.

The map details an intricate system of water bodies, including Glacier Lake, Savanna Lake, and the winding Prairie River. To the northwest, Rat House Lake and Cutaway Lake sit within the township of Cornish, while the Tamarack River flows through the southeastern corner in Haugen. This survey also captures the controlled waters of Sand Lake, providing a clear record of the area's water management and natural drainage patterns.