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1969 Map of Ray

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The small settlement of Ray serves as a focal point in this northern landscape, situated along the path of the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad. The surrounding terrain is heavily defined by the winding course of the Rat Root River and its East Branch, which cut through the dense acreage of the Kabetogama State Forest. Evidence of local community life and industry is visible in the presence of the Ray Cem and Lyman Cem, alongside a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks.

In the northeastern corner, the waters of Kabetogama Lake appear, noting a normal reservoir pool of 1117 feet. The mapping reveals a distinct pattern of land use, where cleared areas for agriculture or timber harvesting contrast with the extensive wetlands and forests. The diagonal line of the railroad dictates the orientation of the local road network, illustrating how rail transport shaped the development of this border-country region in the late 1960s.