1971 Map of Stewart Lake

About this map

The boundary between Cass and Crow Wing counties bisects a densely wooded landscape defined by hundreds of small lakes and interconnected wetlands. This 1971 survey highlights the remote character of the Land O' Lakes State Forest, where seasonal routes like Winter Trail and Thompson Trail navigate the complex topography. While much of the area is undeveloped, local civic life is anchored at the Townhall and the Blind Lake Ch in the northwestern sector. The map provides a detailed look at the hydrology of the region, from the larger basins of Stewart Lake and Blind Lake to curiously named smaller waters such as Dirty House Lake and Boiler Lake. The southern portion includes the northern reaches of Fifty Lakes, showing a network of trails and primitive roads that served the logging and recreational needs of the early 1970s.