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1996 Map of Goose Lake

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Goose Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Leech Lake Indian Reservation and the Chippewa National Forest converge in this corner of Cass County, creating a landscape defined by its intricate water systems and conservation boundaries. At the heart of the area lies the Goose Lake Wildlife Management Area, where the Leech Lake River connects Mud Goose Lake to the larger Goose Lake. This 1990s-era data reflects a region heavily managed for both timber and wildlife, evidenced by the Bowstring State Forest and the Johnson Lake Trail System.

While largely uninhabited, the presence of Elevenmile Corner and scattered Gravel Pits suggest the modest infrastructure supporting local transit and forestry. The map reveals an exceptionally high density of named water bodies, including Tamarack Lake, Vermillion Lake, and the Chain Lakes, showing the complex glacial hydrology of the northern woods. Subtle human marks like the Ranger District station indicate the active management of these public and tribal lands.