The Chippewa National Forest dominates this landscape in northern Minnesota, where the Bowstring River and Popple River converge into a network of expansive wetlands and lakes. The small settlement of Dora Lake sits near the northern edge, while Oslund is situated further south among the marshes. This area is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the Shogren Dam Impoundment and several large water bodies including Rice Lake, Sand Lake, and the smaller Schoolhouse Lake. Genealogists may find value in the presence of Popple Cem and Pine Grove Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the community's history amidst the timber and water. The road network, including Dora Lake Rd and Townhall Rd, provides access through the densely wooded terrain of Itasca County.
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1918 · Zora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Zora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Gemmell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Max
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Bemidji
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Hibbing
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Bemidji
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Hibbing
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Bemidji
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hibbing
USGS Topo · 1:250,000