1969 Map of Ray SE

About this map

Kabetogama State Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where the Koochiching Co St Louis Co Boundary Line cuts through dense woodlands and wetlands. The logistical backbone of the region is the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad, which services small settlements like Arbutus and Kinmount. These outposts, situated along the iron and timber corridors, reflect the industrial activity of the late 1960s. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and a specialized Winter Trail indicates a history of seasonal resource extraction and transport across the boggy terrain. Waterways like the East Branch Rat Root River and isolated bodies of water such as Pearl Lake and Little Lake break the forest cover, while the Kabetogama Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark for fire surveillance near the northeastern corner of the map.