1976 Map of Markham SE

About this map

North Branch Whiteface River and the South Branch Whiteface River dominate this orthophotoquad, which provides a high-altitude perspective of the northern Minnesota landscape as it appeared in May 1976. Unlike a traditional topographic map, this photographic record captures the raw texture of the wetlands, forests, and winding watercourses of St. Louis County with striking clarity. The meandering paths of the river branches reveal the natural hydrology of the region, showing how the water cuts through the dense vegetation and glacial terrain typical of this part of the state. These aerial images are particularly useful for researchers studying environmental changes or land use patterns in the late 1970s, offering a visual benchmark of the area's geography before decades of further natural and human-driven development.