1982 Map of Hertel

About this map

The St Croix Indian Reservation occupies a significant portion of this Burnett County landscape, centered around the settlement of Hertel. The area is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and waterways, most notably the expansive Big Sand Lake and the winding Yellow River in the north. This 1982 survey reveals a rural economy and lifestyle deeply tied to the natural environment, indicated by the Spring Brook Springs State Fishery Area and the Clam River State Fishery Area. Cultural and family history is anchored at sites like Big Sand Lake Cem and the Lakeview Ch near Bashaw Lake. The presence of Cranberry Lake and local cranberry bogs highlights specialized agricultural use of the wetlands, while timber and gravel resources are evidenced by scattered forest roads and a Gravel Pit.