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1972 Map of Cass Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Cass Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The waters of Chippewa Lake and Pike Bay dominate this 1972 orthophotomap, showing the intricate shoreline and complex hydrology of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. This map uses aerial photography to detail the dense timber and wetland interface between the Chippewa National Forest and neighboring state forests. The settlement of Cass Lake sits at the southern junction of the Burlington Northern Line and the water's edge, serving as a hub for the region's rail and timber interests.

Genealogical and local history markers are visible in the placement of the Pine Grove Cem and a Townhall near Sugar Bush Lake. Notable landmarks like Stony Point and O'Neils Point frame the deep inlets of the lake system, while smaller interior bodies like Lake Windigo and Bullhead Lake illustrate the glacial landscape. The presence of Gravel Pits north of the main bay reflects the local industrial activities necessary for road building in this water-defined terrain.