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2013 Map of Walker

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Walker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Walker serves as a focal point on the western shores of Leech Lake, where the landscape is defined by the intricate relationship between water and timber within the Chippewa National Forest. The settlement pattern here includes the community of Onigum on the Agency Bay peninsula and the historic Ah-gwah-ching area, reflecting the region's cultural depth and institutional history.

A network of local cemeteries, including Evergreen Cem, Saint Agnes Cem, and the Medicine Rite Cem, provides essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians. The terrain is heavily interspersed with glacial lakes like Lake May and Little Turtle Lake, while the Shingobee River meanders through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Recreational development is evident through sites like Wolf's Trail-In Resort and Campground, indicating the long-standing importance of seasonal tourism and lakeside residence in this part of Cass County.