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1961 Map of Lake Fremont

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lake Fremont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Lake Fremont (Zimmerman PO) serves as the central hub of this early 1960s landscape, positioned where the Great Northern railroad cuts through the heart of Sherburne County. The area is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and wetlands, including the prominent Lake Fremont, Blue Lake, and the sprawling Rice Lake to the south. This terrain necessitated a complex network of drainage and conservation, evidenced by the Fremont Wildlife Management Area and the winding course of Tibbitts Brook.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established community landmarks such as the Community Hall, Livonia Cem, and Whitney Cem. The presence of several Gravel Pit sites and a Lookout Tower speaks to the region's mid-century reliance on natural resource management and infrastructure. The map also delineates the convergence of several township and county boundaries, including the intersection of Sherburne, Isanti, and Anoka counties.