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1996 Map of Shovel Lake

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Shovel Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Chippewa National Forest and Land O' Lakes State Forest dominate this Northern Minnesota landscape, where the Willow River meanders across the northern half of the quadrangle. The settlement of Shovel Lake sits near the eastern boundary, marked by its namesake water body and a nearby Cemetery. This area in Cass and Aitkin Counties is defined by its extensive system of wetlands and small lakes, providing a look at the region's conserved lands during the late 1990s.

A network of recreational routes, including a Snowmobile Trail, connects remote points such as Windy Lake and Ahsebun Lake. Local civic life is represented by the Townhall and Lakeview Cemetery near the center of the sheet. The terrain is largely characterized by the low-lying reaches of Smoky Hollow and Beulah, showing a landscape carefully managed for wildlife and timber within the Smoky Hollow Wildlife Area and Hill River State Forest.