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1971 Map of Jack Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Jack Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation intersect in this lake-heavy northern landscape. The massive expanse of Leech Lake dominates the north and east, featuring landforms like Pelican Island and Rogers Point. Inland, the terrain is characterized by a high density of smaller water bodies, including Wabegon Lake, Jack Lake, and Rice Lake, which sit amidst wooded areas and wetlands.

Social and industrial history is marked by the presence of Medicine Rite Cem and Hope Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists. The map also documents the local resource economy through several Gravel Pit locations and sawmills. The hydrography, compiled by the Minnesota Department of Conservation, includes the Bag Lake Impoundment, reflecting managed water levels during the early 1970s. Numerous Boat Access points indicate the importance of water-based navigation and recreation for this region.