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1969 Map of Island View, 1987 Print
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1969 Map of Island View

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Rainy Lake dominates this northern frontier, where the international boundary between the United States and Canada cuts through a complex network of islands and narrows. In the late 1960s, the community of Island View served as a key gateway to these waters, located just west of the designated Voyageurs National Park lands. The map illustrates the region's transition from a resource-based economy, evidenced by local gravel pits and the Black Bay Lookout Tower, toward one defined by conservation and recreation. Notable landmarks such as Little American Island and Big American Island sit within the Black Bay Narrows, while the interior landscape is marked by a series of seasonal winter trails and the winding course of the Root River. This period captures the landscape as it was formalized into a national park, preserving the distinctive points and bays like Sha Sha Point and Harrison Bay.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.05 x 30.39 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain