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1968 Map of Orr SW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Orr SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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Pelican State Forest dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the northern wilderness of St. Louis County meets the expansive waters of Kabetogama Lake. The 1968 survey reveals a terrain defined by significant glacial features, including the prominent Big Island and Baileys Island which dot the lake's surface. Waterways like Swan Creek and Elm Creek drain the surrounding woods, feeding into the larger bays such as Saunders Bay and Susan Bay.

Logistical and industrial activity is sparse but visible, evidenced by the Winter Road cutting through the northern timber and a Gravel Pit located near Gabrielson Lake. This era shows the region primarily preserved for its natural resources and state forestry, with internal landmarks like Elliott Point and Rabbit Lake serving as remote touchpoints for those navigating the lake's intricate shoreline and neighboring marshlands.