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1973 Map of Garrison

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Garrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Mille Lacs Lake and the western shore of St Albans Bay dominate the eastern half of this landscape, where the settlement of Garrison serves as a hub for lakeside activity. The map reveals a high concentration of recreational and community infrastructure along the shoreline, including a Drive-in Theater, a Fish Hatchery, and multiple public access points and marinas. Further inland, the terrain is defined by a dense network of smaller water bodies such as Round Lake, Big Pine Lake, and Borden Lake, which are interspersed with private camps like Camp Jacobsen.

Transport and navigation are facilitated by Minn 18 and Minn 169, while more localized landmarks like the Miller Landing Strip and the Borden Lake Lookout Tower provide specific points of reference for the era. The presence of the Pine Lake Chapel and the small community of Cutler near the northern boundary suggests the established nature of these rural townships. The map illustrates the specialized land use of the mid-1970s, balancing local residency with seasonal tourism and conservation.