1968 Map of Isle SW

About this map

Mille Lacs State Wildlife Management Area dominates the southern reaches of this landscape on the border of Mille Lacs and Kanabec counties. Photogrammetric methods from 1966 aerial photography reveal a complex network of wetlands and wooded terrain, with the Knife River and Ernst Pool providing a defined water system. The map documents localized industrial footprints, such as a Quarry and various Gravel Pits, indicating small-scale extraction within the rural townships. Further north, the Isle Harbor Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark within Isle Harbor, overlooking the low-lying reaches of Hay Brook. This survey illustrates the land use patterns of the late 1960s, where traditional resource management and conservation areas intersect in a sparsely populated section of central Minnesota.