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1996 Map of Pike Bay, 1998 Print
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1996 Map of Pike Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Pike Bay and the southern reaches of Cass Lake dominate this portion of north-central Minnesota, where complex glacial hydrology creates a landscape of interconnected basins and wetlands. The map documents a heavily managed timber and recreational environment within the Chippewa National Forest, featuring specialized infrastructure such as the Ojibway Impoundment and the Experimental Forest Impoundment. Settlement patterns are concentrated near the northern shoreline, marked by the Cass Lake Church and the Thompson Cemetery, while the interior is accessible via a network of forest roads and conservation-focused paths like the Norway Beach Interpretive Trail. Long-standing industrial footprints are visible through the Soo Line rail corridor and several Gravel Pits, illustrating the historical intersection of transportation and resource extraction in the region. The map also delineates the boundaries of the Bowstring State Forest and Welsh Lake State Forest, emphasizing the area's role as a protected wilderness managed for multiple uses.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1996
Date Published1998
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain