1970 Map of Laura Lake

About this map

Chippewa National Forest and Land O'Lakes State Forest dominate this section of Cass County, defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and waterways. The landscape in 1970 shows the managed intersection of timberlands and recreational waters, with Laura Lake and Remer situated in the northeast. A series of interconnected basins including Lower Trelipe Lake and Upper Trelipe Lake drain via Trelipe Creek into Inguadona Lake. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly dense with smaller water bodies like Mitten Lake, Island Lake, and the aptly named Lake Twentysix. Natural drainage patterns are marked by Daggett Brook, which winds through the central marshes toward Washburn Lake. This period of the forest's history is noted for its gravel resources, with several Gravel Pits mapped near the shorelines of Little Bass Lake and Lake Twentysix.