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1971 Map of Coddington Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Coddington Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Big Fork State Forest and the Chippewa National Forest converge in this northern Minnesota landscape, creating a complex mosaic of timberland and water. This orthophotomap, based on 1969 aerial photography, reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Big Fork River and its tributaries, including Moose Brook and Hay Cr. The terrain is defined by its numerous glacial water bodies, from the prominent Coddington Lake and Dora Lake to smaller basins like Glove Lake and Dishan Lake.

Evidence of local governance and community life is found at the Townhall and the nearby Grattan Cem, located west of the river. The border between Koochiching and Itasca Counties bisects the northern section of the map, illustrating the administrative divide across the Pine Island State Forest. Small-scale industrial activity is also marked by a Gravel Pit positioned near the western edge of the quadrangle.