1970 Map of Graff

About this map

Graff sits within a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands in Cass County, Minnesota, as recorded during this 1970 field check. The landscape is characterized by its numerous small water bodies, including Long Lake, Moose Lake, and the cluster of Seven Lakes. This map reveals a specific era of land management, where named features like Alem Meadow and Moose Lake Cem provide small pockets of human history amidst the woods and water. To the south, Meadow Brook and Home Brook drain the terrain, which is also crossed by the old Railroad grade and the Grade road. The intricate hydrography, including Mosquito Creek and Mayo Creek, illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the central Minnesota lake country before significant modern development altered the rural character of the region.