The Big Fork River meanders through this heavily forested and wetland-dominated corner of northern Minnesota, carving a deep, winding channel through the low-lying terrain. The map documents a landscape defined by its hydrology, where the Bear River flows into the broader Big Fork system amidst extensive marshes. Human presence is concentrated primarily along the water and the local road network, most notably at the Riverside Cem located near a sharp bend in the river. This 2019 survey provides precise topographical detail for researchers tracking the evolution of the river's path or the accessibility of the region via routes like Lindford Rd and Co Rd 10. The isolation of the terrain is evident in the sparse infrastructure, consisting primarily of section-line county roads like Co Rd 1 that navigate the peatlands and woods of Koochiching County.
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1919 · Pelland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Happy Land
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Lindford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · International Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · International Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · International Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Devlin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Littlefork SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Littlefork
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Littlefork SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000