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1968 Map of Graceton NW, 1971 Print
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1968 Map of Graceton NW

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Beltrami Island State Forest defines the character of this northern Minnesota landscape, where extensive wetlands and dense forest cover dominate the terrain. The northern reaches of the Red Lake Indian Reservation intersect with state-managed lands, creating a complex administrative boundary that shaped land use in the late 1960s. The Winter Road River meanders across the central portion of the map, providing a vital drainage network for the surrounding peatlands. Human activity is largely confined to a few rugged routes such as Krull Trail and Winter Road Trail, which suggest a seasonal economy or timber access rather than permanent settlement. Small-scale resource extraction is evidenced by a Gravel Pit located near the forest boundaries, serving as a rare marker of industrial development in an otherwise primitive wilderness.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain