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1973 Map of Ridge SW, 1976 Print
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1973 Map of Ridge SW

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Pine Island State Forest dominates this topographic orthophotomap, showing the intricate textures of Minnesota's boggy northern interior as it appeared in the early 1970s. The landscape is characterized by its complex hydrology and the absence of permanent settlements, defined instead by seasonal access routes. The presence of a Winter road and a single Trail underscores the seasonal nature of activity in this part of Koochiching County, where the frozen ground once provided the primary means of navigating the saturated terrain for timber or land management. This 1973 survey provides an exceptional view of the natural drainage patterns and vegetation signatures typical of this remote forest management area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1976
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