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1970 Map of Mitchell Lake, 1972 Print
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1970 Map of Mitchell Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Fifty Lakes and Emily define the settlement pattern of this lake-heavy region in northern Minnesota, where corporate boundaries often follow the winding shorelines of major water bodies. The landscape is dominated by the Land O' Lakes State Forest, with an intricate network of lakes including Mitchell Lake, Washburn Lake, and the connected waters of West Fox Lake and East Fox Lake. A notable geographic feature, the Narrows, sits between the larger basins, indicating the localized navigation and crossing points important to residents and visitors at the time. Hydrographic details show Daggett Brook and Hay Creek threading through the forest, connecting smaller ponds like Pistol Lake and Wolf Lake. The presence of a Gravel Pit near the northern boundary of the forest suggests the local materials used for maintaining the early road systems that weave between these recreational and residential communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.2 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain