1968 Map of Clementson SE

About this map

The vast wetland and forest landscapes of northern Minnesota define this topographic survey, which captures the intersection of the Red Lake Indian Reservation and the Pine Island State Forest. The geography is characterized by an extensive network of marshes and bogs, drained by the meandering courses of the East Fork Rapid River and the Wing River. These waterways form the primary natural landmarks in a region largely devoid of permanent settlements or heavy infrastructure during the late 1960s. Instead, human movement through this difficult terrain is marked by the presence of a Winter Trail, reflecting the seasonal logistics required for navigating the saturated soils and dense timber of Koochiching County. Fine red dashed lines throughout the sheet indicate fence and field lines visible from aerial photography, offering subtle clues for land-use researchers and genealogists tracing historic property boundaries.