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2016 Map of Jack Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Jack Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chippewa National Forest dominates this landscape of the mid-2010s, where the western reaches of Leech Lake meet a dense network of smaller glacial basins and wetlands. The settlement of Whipholt sits near the eastern edge, serving as a gateway to the shorelines of Uram Bay and Rogers Point. This era of the forest is defined by its multi-use trails, including the prominent N Country National Scenic Trail winding through the southern sections and the Chippewa "C" Gia Snomobile Trail providing winter access.

Local history is preserved at the Medicine Rite Cem in the northwest and Hope Cem further south, marking the community's enduring presence. The map reveals a complex aquatic system, from the Bag Lake Impoundment to secluded waters like Hovde Lake and Shell Lake. Large tracts of forest are accessed via established routes such as Co Rd 153 NW and Rocky Point Rd NW, reflecting a landscape managed for both conservation and recreation.