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1969 Map of Island View, 1971 Print
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1969 Map of Island View

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Island View sits at the heart of this Northwoods borderland, where the Ontario Minnesota boundary cuts through the expansive waters of Rainy Lake. This 1969 survey documents a landscape defined by an intricate archipelago of islands, including Little American Island and Big American Island, and the strategic high point at the Black Bay Lookout Tower. The map details the transition from the developed shoreline near the Island View Corporate Boundary to the more wilderness-oriented southern reaches around Black Bay and the winding course of the Root River. Winter mobility is central to the area's geography, evidenced by a network of Winter Trails that cross the interior wetlands. Resource extraction is noted by several Gravel Pits near the shore, supporting local infrastructure during this era of mid-century northern development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
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