1919 Map of Lundgren

About this map

Sturgeon River flows across the northern reaches of this Koochiching County landscape, defining a region where early 20th-century drainage projects like Jud. Ditch attempted to manage the water-heavy terrain. Compiled during the First World War, this progressive military survey highlights the critical role of transportation in northern Minnesota's early development. The Minnesota and International railway cuts through the southeastern corner, supported by the Gravel Spur, which likely served the local logging or construction needs of the era. Small settlements and points of interest such as Lundgren, Forest Grove, Evergreen, and Wicker are situated along the lower section near the 13th Standard Parallel North. The map also captures the path of Dinner Creek and Hey Creek, illustrating the natural watercourses that dictated the placement of these early communities.