1971 Map of Squaw Lake

About this map

The Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation Boundary intersect in this lake-heavy portion of northern Minnesota. This orthophotomap, derived from 1969 aerial photography, reveals the intricate relationship between the water-saturated landscape and the primary settlements of Squaw Lake and Dunbar. The terrain is dominated by the Popple River and a network of wetlands connecting Hamrey Lake, Dunbar Lake, and the large expanse of Round Lake. Local infrastructure is visible in the form of a Town Hall and a Gravel Pit, providing evidence of the small-scale civic and industrial activity in this timbered region during the early 1970s. The detail of the orthophotomap allows for a clear distinction between dense forest cover and the cleared areas surrounding the principal roads and watercourses like Wagner Creek.