1971 Map of Town Line Lake

About this map

Chippewa National Forest defines the dense, wooded character of this Northwoods landscape in Cass County. This 1971 orthophotomap provides a rare hybrid view, combining traditional topographic contours with high-altitude aerial imagery taken in 1969. The intricate network of glacial lakes is the primary feature, including Boy Lake with its prominent Headquarters Bay and the narrow, winding stretch of Long Lake. The map captures small pockets of human presence amidst the timber and wetlands, such as Church Camp on the shores of Rabbit Lake and St Edwards Cem near the southern shore of Town Line Lake. The combination of photographic detail and elevation lines offers a unique insight into the transition between water and marsh, illustrating the complex shoreline of bodies like Mad Dog Lake and Inguadona Lake at a specific moment in the early 1970s.