1973 Map of Grave Lake

About this map

Nokay Lake and the Nokasippi River anchor this mid-1970s view of the lake-strewn country of Crow Wing County. The landscape is a dense network of water bodies, including Grave Lake, Portage Lake, and Borden Lake, which are interspersed with the organized townships of Maple Grove, Bay Lake, Garrison, and Nokay Lake. Small-scale industry is present through the scattered Gravel Pit and Sandpit locations, while the civic life of these communities is preserved through labels for the Townhall and several historical burial grounds. Genealogists will find particular value in the precise locations of the Oak Grove Cem, Maple Grove Cem, and Dykeman Union Cem. The inclusion of a Radio Tower and Public Access points for fishing and boating reflects the area's mid-century balance of remote recreation and developing infrastructure.