2013 Map of Goose Lake

About this map

Chippewa National Forest dominates this landscape in Cass County, where a complex network of waterways defines the local geography. The area is characterized by an intricate system of lakes and rivers, including the prominent Goose Lake and the meandering Leech Lake River. At the center of the sheet, the crossroads at Elevenmile Corner serves as a primary reference point for the few improved roads that navigate the timberland, such as 72nd Ave NE. The naming conventions of the water bodies suggest a history of local family landmarks and descriptive physical traits, seen in Upper Menton Lake, Lower Milton Lake, and the distinctly named Dirty Nose Lake. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the modern forest infrastructure, tracing primitive routes like Forest Rte 2113 through the wetlands and marshes of the Minnesota north woods.