Loading map...

2013 Map of Bigfork

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bigfork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bigfork sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the Big-Fork River and Rice River converge. This 2013 survey of Itasca County reveals a region defined by the expansive Chippewa National Forest and an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Bello Lake, Maple Lake, and Bustic Lake. The map details the local infrastructure through roads like MN-38 and the Scenic Hwy, which connect the town to recreational and forestry landmarks.

Evidence of the area's development and natural management is found in features like the Stokes Lookout Tower and the Edge of the Wilderness Golf Course. For those researching local history or genealogy, the map includes significant burial sites such as Stakes Cem and a cemetery near Lakeview Lake. The dense concentration of water bodies, including Rice Lake Bog and Jingo Lake Impoundment, illustrates the complex hydrography that has shaped the local economy and settlement patterns within Stokes Twp 8.