1970 Map of First Crow Wing Lake

About this map

The First Crow Wing Lake chain anchors this 1970 landscape, where the Crow Wing River connects a series of glacial basins across the Hubbard County line. The map highlights a transition between managed timberlands and recreational waters, with the northern half dominated by the Badoura State Forest and the southern reaches including portions of the Huntersville State Forest. The tiny settlement of Badoura sits near the eastern edge, while the interior is defined by complex wetlands and smaller bodies of water like Wolf Lake, Bladder Lake, and Tripp Lake. A lakeside Campground and numerous unnamed access roads suggest the area's development for outdoor use. The intricate hydrography, including Bender Creek and Wallingford Creek, illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped this part of central Minnesota.