1969 Map of Roy Lake

About this map

Naytahwaush and the surrounding glacial lake country of the White Earth State Forest define this 1969 survey of northwestern Minnesota. Situated entirely within the White Earth Indian Reservation, the landscape is a complex network of wetlands and wooded ridges, with significant water bodies including the namesake Roy Lake, Tamarack Lake, and Long Lake. The map reveals a remote but established community structure, marked by the Townhall near Pine Bend and a Cem. south of Mahkonce. Local transport relies on a series of specialized routes like Auganaush Road and Strawberry Mountain Road, which navigate through conservation lands like the Clearwater State Wildlife Management Area. Notable high points such as Hogback Hill, Norris Hill, and Jack Pine Hill provide topographic variety across the Mahnomen and Clearwater county line.