1973 Map of Jelle NE

About this map

The Red Lake Indian Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this northern Minnesota orthophotomap, where dense vegetation and vast wetlands dictate the settlement patterns of the early 1970s. This specific survey type combines aerial photography with topographic data, revealing the intricate texture of the peatlands and forest canopy characteristic of the region. The map captures the boundary between the townships of Hamre and Steenerson, showing how the sparse road network navigates through the complex hydrology of the area. For those studying the land management history of Beltrami County, this sheet provides a direct look at the physical interface between the reservation and the adjacent townships, illustrating the sheer scale of the undisturbed natural environment before later infrastructure developments.