1960 Map of Cross Lake

About this map

Crow Wing State Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, a watery labyrinth of glacial lakes and wetlands defined by the intricate shorelines of Little Pine Lake and Daggett Lake. The map reveals a transition from the quiet timberlands of Watertown and Fairfield to the developing recreational and residential hubs of Cross Lake and Fifty Lakes. Local infrastructure is well-established at this time, evidenced by the presence of the Crosslake Post Office, the Cross Lake School, and the Pinewood Cemetery to the south.