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1968 Map of Wahkon North

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Wahkon North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Mille Lacs Lake dominates this 1960s survey, revealing the intricate bathymetry and shoreline development of the lake's southern and eastern reaches. Along the southern coast, the village of Wahkon sits at the edge of Wahkon Bay, serving as a gateway to the surrounding recreational and conservation lands. The map details the transition from the organized town blocks to the wooded interiors of South Harbor and Isle Harbor, where sites like the Galloway Youth Camp are established.

Conservation efforts are prominent across the water and land, marked by the Mille Lacs National Wildlife Refuge at Hennepin Island and the protected acreage of Father Hennepin State Park at Pope Point. Numerous small landforms, including Spider Island and Half Moon Island, dot the bay, while the eastern shore near Lakeside and East Side shows early residential and industrial activity, including a Gravel Pit near Big Point.