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1969 Map of Orr

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Orr
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Orr serves as a central hub on the eastern shores of Pelican Lake, positioned within the heavily wooded expanse of the Kabetogama State Forest. This northern Minnesota landscape is defined by its timber and recreation heritage, where the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad parallels the highway through the small settlements of Cusson and Glendale. The map illustrates a transitional era for the region, balancing active transit and industry with growing leisure sites such as the Chippewa Campground and the Orr Municipal Landing Strip.

Tracing the waterways reveals a complex drainage network involving the Pelican River and the Elbow River, which meander through marshy lowlands near Rice Lake. Local landmarks like Leiding Cem and the High School provide essential points of reference for genealogists, while the numerous gravel pits scattered throughout the hills suggest the ongoing infrastructure needs of St. Louis County during the late 1960s.