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1996 Map of Bigfork

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Bigfork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Big Fork River carves through the northern reaches of Itasca County, defining a landscape where the Big Fork State Forest meets the Chippewa National Forest. The village of Bigfork sits at a strategic bend in the river, serving as a hub for the surrounding timber and recreational lands. To the south, the terrain is dominated by a dense network of glacial lakes, including the expansive Turtle Lake and Bello Lake, which reflect the region's deep-rooted connection to water-based transit and recreation.

Evidence of local land use is scattered throughout the township of Stokes, from the Lakeview Cemetery near the river to the specialized Jingo Lake Trails and Snowmobile Trail systems. The map also captures industrial and utility footprints necessary for life in the Northwoods, such as a Gravel Pit, a Substation, and a Communication Tower. Smaller water bodies like Cemetery Lake and the Lone Wolf Impoundment illustrate the complex hydrology and managed wetlands of this forested wilderness.