1970 Map of Split Hand Lake

About this map

Golden Anniversary State Forest and its neighboring preserves dominate this Itasca County landscape, where the Mississippi River carves a highly sinuous path through the northeastern corner. The terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial water bodies, most notably the expansive Split Hand Lake and the smaller Little Split Hand Lake at its eastern flank. This 1970 field-checked survey captures the area at a time when road infrastructure was limited to light-duty and unimproved routes, alongside a dedicated Winter Trail designed for seasonal access through the wetlands.