1970 Map of Silverdale

About this map

The Little Fork River meanders heavily through a landscape defined by timber and drainage in this northern Minnesota orthophotomap. Small clearings for agriculture and homesteading appear near the settlement of Silverdale, while the Koochiching State Forest and Kabetogama State Forest cover much of the surrounding territory. This specific map type uses aerial imagery from 1969 to show the literal ground cover, revealing the winding path of the Sturgeon River and its confluence with smaller tributaries like Willow River. Near the intersection of these waterways, the community of Greaney is centered around local landmarks including St Bridgets Ch, providing a clear look at the rural social hubs of the region during the early 1970s. The map also records the jurisdictional boundaries where St. Louis Co meets its neighbors, following section lines through the dense woods.