1972 Map of Turtle River

About this map

Lake Bemidji State Park and the northeastern shores of Lake Bemidji dominate this northern Minnesota landscape as it appeared in the early 1970s. The region is defined by an intricate network of waterways including Beltrami Lake, Three Island Lake, and Turtle Lake, interconnected by the Turtle River Lake system. The map documents the scattered lakeside communities of Birchmont, Lavinia, and the town of Turtle River, alongside industrial activity marked by numerous Gravel Pits concentrated south of Three Island Lake.