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1972 Map of Turtle River

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Turtle River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lake Bemidji and the upper reaches of the Turtle River watershed dominate this northern Minnesota landscape in the early 1970s. The map captures a transition between the recreation-focused shores of Lake Bemidji State Park and the working forest lands of the Buena Vista State Forest. Smaller settlements like Birchmont and Lavinia are anchored by the lakefront, while the interior is dotted with numerous glacial lakes, including Beltrami Lake, Three Island Lake, and Big Bass Lake.

Transport and industry are evident through the Burlington and Northern rail lines that navigate the wetlands and woods. Traces of local infrastructure, such as the Christenson Landing Field and Pine Ridge Cem, offer specific points of interest for genealogists and researchers. The map's orthophotomap style highlights the dense vegetation and scattered Gravel Pits that supported local development in this lake-heavy region of Beltrami County.