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1996 Map of Jack Lake

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Jack Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Leech Lake Indian Reservation and Chippewa National Forest converge in this mid-1990s record of north-central Minnesota's lake country. The map showcases a dense network of inland waters and wetlands, with the southern shoreline of Leech Lake dominating the northern half. Notable landforms include Rogers Point, Pelican Island, and Pipe Island, which define the intricate interface between land and water. Cultural and historical landmarks are scattered throughout the wooded terrain, including the Medicine Rite Cem and Hope Cemetery.

Resource management and recreation are central to this landscape, as evidenced by a Sawmill and multiple gravel pits located near Turtle Lake. The survey also marks the paths of the Indian Country Trail and the North Country Trail, which wind past numerous smaller water bodies such as Wabegon Lake, Spruce Lake, and Pine Lake. This edition reflects the land-use patterns of the era, balancing forest preservation with local industry and traditional reservation lands.