1996 Map of Boy River

About this map

The Boy River settlement sits at a crossroads of water and woodland within the northern Minnesota wilderness, where the Chippewa National Forest and Bowstring State Forest meet. This landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, dominated by the sprawling reaches of Leech Lake and Mud Goose Lake in the north, and Boy Lake to the south. The intricate network of wetlands is managed through designated areas like the Lucille Lake Impoundment, reflecting a mid-to-late 20th-century focus on wildlife habitat and water level control within the Leech Lake Indian Res. Local history is anchored by the Arlington Cemetery and the industrial presence of a Gravel Pit near the town site. The map details a remote interior where primary transport follows the Walker Deer River route and the Leech Lake River provides a natural corridor through the dense forest management areas.