1973 Map of Glen

About this map

Wealthwood State Forest dominates the southern landscape of this Aitkin County quadrangle, where the northern shores of Mille Lacs Lake transition into the low-lying Mille Lacs Meadows. The 1970s terrain is characterized by an intricate network of water bodies, including the elongated Rabbit Lake and the smaller Sjodin Lake, connected by the winding Rice River. Settlement is concentrated around the small communities of Glen and Glory, with local landmarks like the Glen Lookout Tower and Clear Lake Parish House serving as points of orientation. Cultural sites such as Bethlehem Ch and the Rabbit Lake Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing family histories in the townships of Nordland and Malmo. The map reveals a rural economy shaped by natural resources, evidenced by scattered Gravel Pits and the managed timberlands of the state forest.