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1919 Map of Max

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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Minnesota National Forest lands dominate the southern half of this region during the early twentieth century, reflecting the early conservation efforts in Itasca County. The landscape is defined by its extensive water systems, from the northern flow of the Big Fork River out of Dora Lake to the sprawling northern reaches of Lake Winnibigoshish at the southern boundary. This era shows a scattered network of small settlements and post offices such as Max, Popple, Orchid, and Dunbar, each serving as local hubs for timber and homesteading families. The mapping of the 12th Standard Parallel North provides a clear view of the formal township surveying that preceded more intensive development. Isolated schools are marked throughout the townships of Alwood, Kinghurst, and Good Hope, illustrating the rural infrastructure supporting these early northern Minnesota communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1919
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain