1996 Map of Little Winnibigoshish Lake

About this map

The Winnie Dam controls the passage where the Mississippi River flows between the sprawling waters of Lake Winnibigoshish and the smaller Little Winnibigoshish Lake. This northern Minnesota landscape, split between Itasca and Cass Counties, is a complex network of points and bays within the Chippewa National Forest. The settlement of Winnie and an adjacent cemetery sit near the river's exit from the main lake, providing a focal point for researchers interested in the local history of the dam's operation and the surrounding Bowstring State Forest. The map also records specialized land use, such as a fish hatchery and the West Banks No 2 Impoundment, alongside prominent features like Sugarbush Point and Battle Point that define the irregular shoreline of Mc Avity Bay.