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1973 Map of Bay Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Bay Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Glacial lakes and wetlands define the border between Deerwood, Farm Island, and Hazelton townships in the early 1970s. The landscape is dominated by the irregular shorelines of Bay Lake and its numerous named points, including Malkerson Island, Battle Point, and Eaglewood Point. To the north, the Burlington Northern line and an Old Railroad Grade track through the timbered terrain, reflecting the area's history of rail transport and resource extraction, evidenced by several Gravel Pits scattered near the Crow Wing and Aitkin County line.

Conservation areas like the Farm Island State Wildlife Management Area and Cedar State Wildlife Management Area preserve the natural character around the Ripple River. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as Bennetville Cem and Dorris Ch, while dozens of smaller water bodies like Shirt Lake, Tame Fish Lake, and Snoosebox Lake illustrate the dense aquatic network of this Minnesota lake country.