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1996 Map of Little Ball Club Lake

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Little Ball Club Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Ball Club Lake dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, its expansive waters and intricate shoreline defining the transition between the Chippewa National Forest and the Bowstring State Forest. Surveyed in the late 20th century, the map reveals a highly managed aquatic ecosystem, featuring the Egg Lake Impoundment and Ball Club Impoundment, which control water levels across the marshy lowland. The northern drainage is shaped by the winding First River, which connects First River Lake and Egg Lake through a dense network of wetlands.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated along the higher ground of Genesee Ridge and Morse Ridge. Local landmarks like Union Chapel and a Boat Ramp on the shore of Bowstring Lake reflect the area's role as a recreational and community hub within the woods of Itasca County. A scattered Gravel Pit and various light-duty roads suggest small-scale local resource extraction amidst the protected forest lands.