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2016 Map of Bigfork

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bigfork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bigfork stands as a primary settlement in this lake-strewn portion of Itasca County, where the Big Fork River meanders through the northern reaches. The landscape is defined by the dense wetlands and timberlands of the Chippewa National Forest, which covers a significant portion of the sheet. The settlement patterns follow both the natural waterways and a network of specialized roads like Rajala Mill Rd and Jaynes School Rd, indicating the historical importance of the logging industry and rural education.

Water dominates the topography, from large bodies like Bello Lake and Turtle Lake to smaller features such as Crippled Deer Lake and the Jingo Lake Impoundment. Local history is anchored by the Lakeview Cem near town and the more remote Stakes Cem to the south. Modern recreational use is evident through the extensive trail systems, including the Marcell N Snowmobile Trail and the Cameron Lake Snowmobile Trail, which connect the various lakes and forest tracts.