1996 Map of Blackduck

About this map

Blackduck serves as the primary hub in this northern Minnesota landscape, surrounded by the extensive woods of the Chippewa National Forest and Blackduck State Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including the expansive Blackduck Lake and the smaller Gilstad Lake and Rabideau Lake. Near the southern edge of the sheet, the Rabideau CCC Camp Historic Site preserves a significant piece of Great Depression-era heritage, complemented by the Camp Rabideau CCC Trail. These features highlight the region's history of forest management and public works during the mid-20th century. Local genealogists may find value in the location of Lakeview Cemetery and the Township Cemetery, while the distribution of forest roads and landmarks like the Blackduck Lookout illustrate the intersection of conservation and community in Beltrami County.