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1968 Map of Page

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Page
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Rum River serves as the central geographic feature of this central Minnesota landscape, winding southward through a mosaic of wetlands and timber. Near the southern edge of the map, the small settlement of Page sits along the river's course, representing the primary human hub in an area otherwise defined by drainage and timber management. The terrain is crisscrossed by numerous seasonal waterways, including Bradbury Brook, Robinson Brook, and Whitney Brook, which feed into the larger river system.

Evidence of local industry and public recreation is found in the Gravel Pits north of the river's bend and the Wayside Park situated along the highway. Large tracts of land are organized into management areas like Bradbury, Onamia, and Daley, suggesting a landscape deeply tied to state or regional administration. This 1960s survey captures the region just before modern development altered the rural character of these riverbank communities.