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1967 Map of Marion Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Marion Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Kabetogama State Forest and the Superior National Forest converge in this northern Minnesota wilderness, defined by an intricate network of interconnected waterways. The landscape is dominated by the long, narrow reach of Long Lake and the central basin of Moose Lake, where the Moose River feeds into white-water Rapids. This 1967 field-checked survey reveals a remote timberland largely inaccessible by standard roads, relying instead on a primitive Jeep Trail for interior access.

Industrial activity is limited to a few scattered Gravel Pit locations, likely supporting the maintenance of the forest boundaries and trails. Other significant water bodies include the expansive Little Johnson Lake to the north and the namesake Marion Lake tucked into the southeastern sector. The map serves as a detailed record of the drainage patterns of the Johnson River and various small tributaries like Flap Creek and Dixon Creek before more modern development reached these protected woods.