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2022 Map of Dora Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dora Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Chippewa National Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where a complex network of waterways defines the settlement patterns and geography of Itasca County. The Bowstring River and Popple River converge as they move through the wetlands, eventually feeding the larger water bodies that support local life. Small, established communities like Dora Lake and Oslund serve as quiet anchors in a region where water and timber were once the primary drivers of growth.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant value in the documentation of early burial sites like Popple Cem and Pine Grove Cem, alongside reminders of local development such as the Shogren Dam Impoundment. The map reveals the relationship between early logging or transport routes and the current road network, including Dora Lake Rd and Co Hwy 29. The abundance of smaller lakes, from Schoolhouse Lake to Natures Lake, highlights the intricate hydrography that has shaped the character of this woodland territory for generations.