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1970 Map of Togo

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Togo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The dense woodlands of George Washington State Forest dominate this orthophotomap, which utilizes 1969 aerial photography to provide a clear view of the north-central Minnesota landscape at the turn of the 1970s. The settlement of Togo sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a hub for the surrounding logging and conservation area. Evidence of public infrastructure and social history is visible at the Townhall and the Department of Corrections Youth Camp No 1 situated near the shores of Moose Lake.

The hydrography, compiled by the Minnesota Department of Conservation, highlights a complex network of peatlands and water bodies including Thistledew Lake and the meandering Bear River. This survey captures the logistical realities of the northern woods, where seasonal access is maintained via the Winter Trail and Snake Trail. Local history researchers will find the Bearville Cem and the Thistledew Lookout Tower as prominent landmarks of the era's fire management and community settlement.