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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 the dense water networks of Beltrami County define this landscape, where state and federal forest boundaries converge. This orthophotomap combines traditional topographic contour lines with high-altitude aerial photography, revealing the intricate glacial patchwork of the Blackduck State Forest and Chippewa National Forest. The transition between timberlands and wetlands is marked by the Indian Reservation Boundary and various public access points that highlight the area's role in northern Minnesota’s recreational and natural resource economy.

Local landmarks such as the Township Cem and the Townhall provide essential reference points for genealogists and local historians tracking rural development in the early 1970s. The map traces the winding course of the Turtle River as it connects major bodies of water like Kitchi Lake and Big Lake. This specific edition captures the region's character through a hybrid visual style, emphasizing the dense forest cover surrounding Webster Lake Campground and several smaller ponds like Little Pimushe Lake and Little Rice Lake.