1970 Map of Mitchell Lake

About this map

Land O' Lakes State Forest covers a significant portion of this northern Minnesota landscape, where the boundary between Cass and Crow Wing counties meets the corporate limits of Fifty Lakes and Emily. The area is defined by an intricate network of water bodies and marshlands, including the centrally located Pistol Lake and the southern cluster of Mitchell Lake, Kego Lake, and East Fox Lake. The terrain exhibits the classic post-glacial topography of the region, with Daggett Brook and Hay Creek winding through dense forest and wetlands. Historically, this 1970 snapshot records the early development of these lakeside communities before extensive modern expansion, highlighting localized landmarks such as The Narrows and a Gravel Pit near the eastern margin. The map provides a detailed view of the varied shoreline and the numerous smaller ponds like West Dog Lake and Minnie Lake that comprise this lake country.