1972 Map of Lake George

About this map

Lake George serves as the central focal point of this Hubbard County landscape, where the waters meet the dense timberlands of north-central Minnesota. The 1972 orthophotomap detail highlights a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Shanty Lake, Kohlstorf Lake, and Deep Lake. The intersection of nature and early regional infrastructure is evident at Kabekona Corner and the nearby Kabekona Lookout Tower, which monitored the surrounding Guthrie State Forest and Paul Bunyan State Forest. The Schoolcraft River winds through the northwest, connecting the landscape to the larger Mississippi drainage system. This orthophoto edition captures the transition of the area into a recreational and conservation hub, featuring a Roadside Park and multiple public access points that suggest the growing importance of the lakes for local leisure and the forestry industry during the early 1970s.