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1971 Map of Lake Ada

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Lake Ada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Glacial lakes dominate this portion of the northern Minnesota lake country, illustrating a landscape defined by water and wetlands in the early 1970s. The settlement of Chickamaw Beach sits at the southwestern edge of the quadrangle, while the smaller community of Pontoria and the Ponto Lake Cem are located to the north near Ponto Lake. The map reveals a complex hydrology of interconnected and isolated basins, including the expansive Lake Ada and the elongated Blind Lake.

Evidence of local industry and transit is present through features such as the Sandpit and a Winter Trail in the eastern woods. The topography reflects the transitional boundary between Cass County and Crow Wing County, where the terrain shifts between the townships of Barclay, Goal, and Timothy. From Deadman Lake to the small Potshot Lake, the names suggest a history of local lore and specific geographical landmarks used by residents and travelers alike.