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1970 Map of Wirt

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Big Fork River meanders through the northern reaches of this landscape, anchoring the small settlement of Wirt. This territory is defined by the overlapping boundaries of the Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation, showing a complex system of resource management and land use. Water dominates the geography, with large bodies like Whitefish Lake and Sand Lake providing significant landmarks for local navigation and recreation.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Wirt Cem near the river and the Sand Lake Cem further south. The map documents mid-century infrastructure developments, including the Fletcher Creek Earth Dam and the Beaver Lodge Impoundment. The transition between the Blackduck Ranger District and Marcell Ranger District highlights the administrative organization of the timberlands during this era.