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1970 Map of Nett Lake River West, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Nett Lake River West

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The confluence of the Nett River and the meandering Little Fork River anchor this 1970 orthophotograph of northern Minnesota. This specialized map combines the visual texture of an aerial photograph with topographic precision, revealing the dense vegetation and hydrography within the Koochiching State Forest. The winding riverbanks and numerous wetlands define the landscape, interrupted only by subtle human imprints such as a Gravel Pit and segments of a Winter Trail. Navigation through this water-rich territory is marked by the distinctive Deadmans Rapids along the river's path. Unlike standard line-drawn maps, this orthophoto provides a direct look at the forest canopy and river morphology as they existed just before the turn of the decade, making it an invaluable resource for environmental historians and those studying the natural progression of the state's northern wilderness.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.2 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain