1970 Map of Vanduse Lake

About this map

Savanna State Forest blankets much of this Aitkin County landscape, characterized by its dense network of lakes and wetlands in the early 1970s. The prominent elevation of Ball Bluff provides a high point for the Ball Bluff Lookout Tower, a critical landmark for forest management and fire observation during this era. Below the bluff, the terrain is defined by water bodies like Vanduse Lake, Hay Lake, and Blackface Lake, which are connected by a seasonal infrastructure including a Winter Trail. Small-scale resource extraction is evident at the Sandpit, while the recreational development of the forest is marked by a Campground and Picnic Area near the shores of Hay Lake. The northern boundary is shaped by the winding course of the Swan River, which cuts across the marshy lowlands.