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1962 Map of Gatzke SW

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Gatzke SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge dominates this Marshall County landscape, showcasing a complex system of managed wetlands and pools. The map documents the mid-century water management infrastructure of northern Minnesota, featuring numerous artificial impoundments like Agassiz Pool, Headquarters Pool, and the Upper, Middle, and Lower CCC Pools. These water bodies are fed and regulated by the Mud River, Lost River, and engineered channels such as Judicial Ditch No 11.

The presence of a Lookout Tower and Refuge Headquarters indicates the established administrative presence in the region by the early 1960s. South of the main refuge, the Elm Lake Wildlife Management Area extends into Grand Plain and Agder, illustrating the coordinated conservation efforts between state and federal agencies. Local natural landmarks including Whisky Lake and Kuriko Lake sit within the Whiteford area, providing a contrast to the heavily managed pool systems.