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1970 Map of Big Falls SE, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Big Falls SE

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Pine Island State Forest dominates this 1970 orthophotomap of northern Minnesota, revealing a landscape defined by the dense vegetation and drainage patterns of Koochiching County. The use of aerial photography from 1969 and 1970 provides a literal view of the forest floor, contrasting the wilder sections of the state forest with the established corridors of the Winter Trail that cut through the terrain. A small, solitary Cem stands as a quiet marker of local history, offering a rare point of human interest in an area otherwise characterized by vast stretches of timber and natural features. This specific survey type highlights the transition in mapping techniques, where high-altitude photogrammetry allows for a precise study of land use and timber management during the early 1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain