1996 Map of Pennington

About this map

Pennington sits at the heart of a densely forested landscape defined by the convergence of the Mississippi River and several major glacial lakes. This late-twentieth-century survey reveals a region managed for both conservation and recreation, where the Buena Vista State Forest meets the Chippewa National Forest. The presence of the Knutson Dam at the outlet of Cass Lake highlights the managed hydrology of the upper Mississippi watershed. Further inland, the Tower Lake Hunter Walker Trails weave through a mosaic of timber and wetlands, reflecting the area's use for seasonal outdoor activity. Smaller water bodies like Lydick Lake, Burns Lake, and the Cub Impoundment dot the terrain, while scattered gravel and sand pits indicate the localized resource extraction necessary for maintaining the rural road network in Beltrami County.