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1970 Map of White Elk Lake

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of White Elk Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Hill River State Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where dense woodlands and extensive wetlands define the local character. At its center lies White Elk Lake, a major water body joined by a network of smaller basins including Mud Lake, Buss Lake, and Wolf Lake. A notable landmark for fire spotting, the White Elk Lookout Tower stands south of the main lake, providing a high vantage point over the forest canopy.

Transport through the area is limited to unimproved roads and forest trails, highlighting the region's primary function for timber management and natural preservation. Surveyed in 1968 and field-checked in 1970, the map shows the township boundaries of Macville and Waukenabo. Local hydrology is further detailed by Moose River in the northeast and smaller features like Kingsleys Pothole and Packer Lake, while scattered Gravel Pits indicate localized extraction for road maintenance.