1916 Map of Wealthwood

About this map

The north shore of Mille Lacs Lake reveals a landscape defined by its intricate network of water and small-town infrastructure in the early twentieth century. This survey, conducted in cooperation with the State of Minnesota State Drainage Commission, highlights the transition of the northern woods into organized townships like Wealthwood, Norland, and Hazelton. The prevalence of local schools, such as Hillview School and Carlson School, speaks to the dispersed settlement pattern of the era, where small rural communities were anchored by these education hubs.