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1968 Map of Orr

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Orr
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Orr serves as the central hub of this northern Minnesota landscape, situated along the eastern shore of Orr Bay within the larger Pelican Lake. The town is bisected by the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad, which runs north-south through the settlements of Cusson and Glendale. This transportation corridor is vital to the region's connectivity amidst the dense woods of the Kabetogama State Forest.

Water defines the geography here, with the Pelican River and Elbow River meandering through the timberland. Local heritage is evidenced by landmarks such as the Leiding Cem and the High Sch in Orr. Recreational activity is prominent near the shoreline, shown by the Pelican Lake Campground and the Girl Scout Campground. Points like Bessette Point and Indian Point jut into the waters, while numerous gravel pits indicate the local industrial extraction necessary for road building in this lake-strewn terrain.