1996 Map of Sugar Point

About this map

The Leech Lake Indian Reservation shoreline dominates this mid-1990s survey, defined by the prominent peninsula of Sugar Point. This geography is a complex intersection of jurisdictional boundaries, where the Chippewa National Forest overlaps with both the Bowstring State Forest and Battleground State Forest. The map captures a landscape of immense water bodies and specialized wetland environments, such as the expansive Sugar Point Bog to the east and the sheltered Harbor of Refuge in the northwest. For the genealogist and local historian, the presence of the White Cloud Cemetery near the western shore of the point offers a specific anchor for family research in this forested lakeside region. The map also details the transitional terrain between Boy Bay and Headquarters Bay, illustrating the intricate network of points and landings like Battle Point that have long facilitated movement across Leech Lake.