2013 Map of Federal Dam

About this map

The community of Federal Dam sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the waters of Leech Lake flow into the Leech Lake River. This region of the Chippewa National Forest is defined by its complex hydrography, featuring the winding course of the Boy River and several smaller basins like Skelly Lake and Blackduck Lake. The settlement pattern is sparse, largely dictated by the wetlands and the protected forest boundaries, with development clustered near the shorelines and along the primary corridors of Co Hwy 73 NE and 16th Ave NE. Local history is anchored by the Island Zion Cem and the Gilfillan Church Cem located further south. For those interested in the geographic layout of northern Minnesota, this map provides a clear view of the Blackduck Point peninsula and the many creeks, such as Drumbeater Cr, that feed into the larger river systems.