1969 Map of Split Rock Lake

About this map

Solana State Forest dominates the lower half of this northern Minnesota landscape, where the Forest Boundary marks a transition into a dense network of watercourses and wetlands. Significant for local family historians, the Rice River Cem sits in the northwest, providing a specific point of reference for early residents of this Aitkin County area. The terrain is defined by its hydrology, centered on the winding Rice River and the Split Rock River which flows from Split Rock Lake. Small industrial operations are evident through various Gravel Pits scattered near the road networks. The intricate drainage pattern of Section Five Creek, Beaver River, and Beckman Creek highlights a period before significant modern development, preserving a detailed view of the natural forest and river systems as they were recorded in the late 1960s.