1973 Map of Norman Lake

About this map

The Tamarac River meanders across this northern Minnesota landscape, where the vast wetlands and timberlands of the Pine Island State Forest and Red Lake State Forest converge. This orthophotomap, based on 1969 aerial photography and field checked in 1973, reveals a specialized landscape of land management and natural resources. The inclusion of several Rice Field plots along the river system illustrates the region's agricultural adaptation to the wet, low-lying terrain. Movement through the area is defined by specialized routes such as the Winter Trail, reflecting the seasonal accessibility of these boggy lands before modern drainage. Boundary lines are prominent, marking the Beltrami Co Koochiching Co line and the edge of the Red Lake Ind Res, while isolated waters like Norman Lake remain surrounded by dense forest cover.