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1970 Map of Lindford NW, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Lindford NW

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Pine Island State Forest dominates this northern landscape, where the meandering course of the Black River carves through dense Minnesota timberland. This 1970 orthophotomap provides a rare aerial-visual synthesis, showing the exact vegetation patterns and drainage of the region south of the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The presence of the Winter Trail highlights the seasonal nature of transportation in these wetlands, where heavy equipment and vehicles likely relied on frozen ground for access. A solitary Radio Tower stands as a rare vertical landmark in the otherwise undeveloped terrain. The map captures a moment when resource management and forestry defined the use of these vast public lands, with clear delineations between township boundaries like T. 158 N. and T. 157 N. cutting through the wilderness.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.2 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain