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1985 Map of Lake Itasca

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Lake Itasca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

White Earth Indian Reservation dominates this landscape of glacial lakes and forests during the mid-1980s. The region is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the legendary Lake Itasca, known as the source of the Mississippi River. This map captures the transition from the prairie-fringe settlements along the western edge to the dense woodlands of the east. The Soo Line railroad serves as the primary industrial corridor, connecting towns like Mahnomen, Waubun, and Ogema.

Large protected areas such as Itasca State Park and White Earth State Forest are mapped alongside numerous specialized wildlife zones, including the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and Bejou State Wildlife Management Area. Cultural landmarks such as the Sugarbush Lookout and Sky Manor Airport provide specific points of interest for local historians, while the detailed contours reveal the relief of Strawberry Mountain and Anchor Hill Lookout.