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1972 Map of Pimushe Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Pimushe Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Pimushe Lake and its intricate northern shorelines dominate this early 1970s orthophotomap, showing the landscape of northern Minnesota in high detail. The map highlights a complex intersection of public lands, including the Blackduck State Forest, Chippewa National Forest, and Buena Vista State Forest. These protected areas surround numerous water bodies like North Twin Lake, South Twin Lake, and Anderson Lake, which provided public access to the region's wilderness.

Tracing the Leech Lake Indian Reservation Boundary reveals the administrative divisions within the forest, while local infrastructure is marked by a Townhall and a Gravel Pit. The inclusion of the Webster Lake Campground reflects the area's established role for outdoor recreation during this era. This survey, compiled from 1969 aerial photography, provides a clear view of the natural drainage patterns through the Turtle River and the connection between major lakes like Kitchi Lake and Big Lake.