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2019 Map of Federal Dam

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Federal Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The community of Federal Dam sits at the northern edge of this landscape, situated where the Leech Lake River flows out of the expansive waters of Leech Lake. This 2019 survey documents a region defined by its vast wetlands and forested terrain within the Chippewa National Forest, where the complex shoreline of Boy Bay meets the winding course of the Boy River. The map provides clear evidence of the area's recreational and cultural geography, showing the paths of the Soo Line GIA Snowmobile Trail and the Triville GIA Snowmobile Trail as they cut through the timber.

Local heritage is anchored by sites like Zion Cem and Gilfillan Church Cem, which stand as significant markers for family historians. Geographic landmarks such as Sugar Point Bog and the prominent Blackduck Point illustrate the distinct natural character of the Cass County lake country. The network of forest roads and county highways, including Co Hwy 73 NE and Isle Harbor Rd, connects the scattered settlements and lakeside points that define this northern Minnesota environment.