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1969 Map of Burgen Lake

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Burgen Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Huntersville State Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Minnesota landscape, where the Crow Wing River winds through the southwestern corner. The river is a central geographic feature, marked by river crossings and hazards like Sweeney Ford, Burrows Rapids, and Westra Rapids. To the south, the Foot Hills State Forest begins, while the land between these forests is defined by expansive wetland systems including Big Swamp, Little Swamp, and the winding Big Swamp Creek.

Cultural and historical markers are preserved in the form of the Huntersville Cem and the Lookout Tower positioned near the river. The map also documents the transition between Wadena and Cass Counties, identifying rural landmarks such as Mc Kinley and Poplar. Local recreation sites like Frames Landing Campground on the riverbank and the eponymous Burgen Lake suggest a landscape used as much for its natural resources as for its wilderness navigation.