1970 Map of Deer River NE

About this map

Chippewa National Forest and Bowstring State Forest dominate this 1970 orthophotomap, showing the dense timberlands and wetland systems of northern Minnesota as they appeared through aerial photography. The map provides a precise look at the O-Ne-A-Ge-N Indian Reservation Boundary as it cuts through a landscape defined by significant water bodies like Rice Lake and the meandering Bowstring R. Several industrial Gravel Pits are visible near the confluence of the Deer River and Evans River, marking the intersection of resource extraction and protected wilderness. A dedicated Winter Trail in the northwestern quadrant highlights the importance of seasonal access in this lake-heavy terrain, where Grouse Creek and a prominent Ridge shape the local topography outside the primary river valleys.