1967 Map of Williams SE

About this map

Zippel Bay State Park anchors the shoreline along the southern reaches of Lake of the Woods in this late-1960s survey. The landscape is defined by the transition from open water and sandy points like Morris Point to the extensive lowlands and wetlands further south. Human modification of the terrain is evident in the straight lines of Judicial Ditch No 28, part of a drainage system designed to manage the saturation of these northern woods. The map also shows a portion of the Red Lake Indian Reservation in the northwestern corner, while several Gravel Pits indicate local resource extraction near the bay. Waterways such as Bostick Creek, Wabanica Creek, and Canfield Creek meander through the timbered sections, illustrating the complex hydrography of the region before further modern development.