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1970 Map of Spider Lake, 1972 Print
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1970 Map of Spider Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Foothills State Forest and Bungo State Forest dominate this Cass County landscape, where the glacial legacy of Minnesota is evident in the dense clusters of kettle lakes and wetlands. The central topographic feature, the Foot Hills, rises sharply above a network of water bodies including the namesake Spider Lake and the nearby Twelve Lake. Human presence is sparse but concentrated at key landmarks such as the Townhall and the Spider Lake Lookout Tower, which served as a critical vantage point for forest management. Cultural markers like the Bethlehem Ch and several Gravel Pits indicate a community tied to the land and its resources. The western portion, including the McKinley and Poplar townships, shows a more open terrain with the winding course of Beaver Creek, contrasting with the rugged, lake-filled eastern basins of Bull Moose.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1972
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