1996 Map of Deer River NE

About this map

The Leech Lake Indian Reservation Boundary cuts a diagonal path across this northern landscape, marking a significant intersection of jurisdictional and natural boundaries in Itasca County. The terrain is defined by the overlapping reaches of the Chippewa National Forest and Bowstring State Forest, where wetlands and forested tracts dominate the topography. Near the center, a small Townhall and the Evans locality represent the quiet civic life of the area during the late twentieth century. In the eastern portion, the Rice Lake State Waterfowl Refuge serves as a protected sanctuary for local wildlife, while the Pine Ridge Cemetery in the south provides a tangible link for those researching local family histories and early residents. This survey also records the industrial footprint of the era through several Gravel Pit locations and the Deer River Marcell road.