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1969 Map of Thor

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Thor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Swamp Lake State Wildlife Management Area dominate this northern landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of wetlands, marshes, and interconnected lakes. The small settlement of Thor sits at a rural crossroads in the north-central portion of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding townships of Glen, Lee, and Malmo.

Water is the central character of this Aitkin County terrain, from the sprawling Sugar Lake and Swamp Lake to the meandering course of the Brook. Local landmarks such as Zion Ch and Glen Ch provide essential genealogical markers for researchers, while the inclusion of a Campground and multiple Boat Ramps near Clear Lake and Swamp Lake reflects the region's long-standing reliance on outdoor recreation and its natural aquatic resources during the late 1960s.