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1969 Map of Ray SW, 1971 Print
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1969 Map of Ray SW

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The Rat Root River meanders through this heavily forested portion of Koochiching County, showing the landscape as it appeared in the late 1960s. This survey, compiled from 1968 aerial photography and field-checked in 1969, highlights a remote region defined by its water systems and specialized transport routes. The Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad cuts through the northeastern corner, providing a vital industrial link through the timberlands. Elsewhere, the absence of standard roads is notable; instead, a network of a Winter Trail segments suggests a seasonal economy where movement was dictated by the freezing of the marshy ground. Small-scale resource extraction is evident near several scattered Gravel Pits, while Bear Brook drains the southwestern terrain. This document is a clear record of northern Minnesota's wilderness character before modern development or expanded road networks reached these specific sections.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain