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1964 Map of Side Lake

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Side Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

McCarthy Beach and the sprawling waters of Sturgeon Lake anchor this recreational and timber landscape in the mid-1960s. The map illustrates a complex network of glacial lakes including Side Lake, Beatrice Lake, and Trestle Lake, all situated at the convergence of major public lands. The boundary between George Washington State Forest, Sturgeon River State Forest, and Superior National Forest highlights the region's importance for conservation and forestry.

Remote spiritual and community sites are scattered throughout the woods, such as the Sturgeon Lake Mission, Chapel of the Pines, and Lakeview Chapel, indicating a seasonal or small permanent population centered around the water. Evidence of local infrastructure is found in the Gravel Pit near the Sturgeon River and the winding Snake Trail, while established sites like Stony Brook Campground show the area's development for outdoor tourism. The detailed depth curves for the major lakes were provided by the Minnesota Department of Conservation, offering a rare look at the underwater topography of this northern lake country.