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1959 Map of Jenkins

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Jenkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Jenkins serves as the central hub of this northern Minnesota lake country, situated at the junction of the Northern Pacific railroad and the Pine River. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of glacial water bodies, including Lower Hay Lake, Upper Hay Lake, and the expansive Upper Whitefish Lake. These waters are bordered by the Crow Wing State Forest, reflecting a region defined by its timber and seasonal recreation even as the village maintained local institutions like the Jenkins Cem and Whitefish Gospel Tabernacle.

Away from the larger lakes, smaller features like Rat Lake and Nelson Lake are scattered across township sections such as Barclay and Gail Lake. Local education and community life are anchored by the Clover Hill Sch and the Town Hall near Jenkins. The presence of the Northern Pacific line running through the village indicates the historical importance of rail transport for both the regional economy and the development of these wooded lakeside communities.