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1961 Map of Moose Lake

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Moose Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Kettle River winds southward through this 1960s landscape, anchoring a series of small riverside and lakeside communities in Carlton and Pine counties. The town of Moose Lake serves as a primary hub in the northeast, featuring the Moose Lake Airport and the large State Hospital complex near the shores of Moosehead Lake. To the south, the General C C Andrews State Forest covers a significant portion of the terrain, interspersed with numerous water bodies like Sturgeon Lake and Island Lake.

Transportation and early local infrastructure are clearly marked, with the Northern Pacific railroad corridor connecting settlements like Sturgeon Lake, Willow River, and Rutledge. Family and local history details are preserved through various landmarks, including the Nordland Cem, Denham Cem, and rural spiritual centers such as St Peters Ch and Faith Ch. The map also captures the recreational and institutional character of the era, from the YMCA Camp on Sturgeon Lake to several Gravel Pits and lookout towers.