1971 Map of Raven Lake

About this map

Sugar Lake and the wide expanse of Winnibigoshish Lake dominate this northern Minnesota landscape as it appeared in the early 1970s. The map illustrates a complex network of glacial waters, including the Mississippi River as it winds through the Bowstring State Forest and Chippewa National Forest. This orthophotomap provides a unique visual record, blending topographic contour lines with high-altitude aerial imagery to show the dense forest cover and wetland fringes. Local landmarks like the Birch Hill Lookout Tower and Winnie Campground mark the recreational and administrative use of the land. The boundary between Itasca and Cass Counties cuts through these waters, which include smaller basins like Kenogama Lake, Rabbits Lake, and Ten Lake, reflecting the intricate hydrology of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation.