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1970 Map of Nevis

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Nevis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The settlement of Nevis serves as the focal point for this 1970s landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. The area is defined by an intricate chain of glacial lakes, including the distinctive sequence from Fourth Crow Wing Lake through Tenth Crow Wing Lake, which eventually feed the Crow Wing River. This water-rich environment is a study in early northern Minnesota recreation and rural infrastructure, featuring a Landing Field near the town center and numerous lakefront camps.

To the south, the terrain transitions into the Badoura State Forest, where Mucky Creek and Wattingford Creek drain through dense woodlands. Genealogists will find the Lakeview Cem near the northern lakeshores and Lemon Cem located in the southeastern quadrant, providing specific points of interest for family history research. The map captures the region before extensive modern development, preserving the locations of gravel pits and small landing strips that supported the local economy.