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1970 Map of Woman Lake

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Woman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Chippewa National Forest provides the backdrop for this northern Minnesota landscape, characterized by an intricate network of interconnected glacial lakes and waterways. The massive expanse of Woman Lake dominates the central portion of the map, featuring prominent landmarks such as Horseshoe Island and Broadwater Bay. A Seaplane Base on the western shore of Woman Lake suggests the era's reliance on air travel for accessing these more secluded waters, while the Boy River provides a navigable link between the myriad basins.

Further south, the terrain is dotted with smaller bodies of water including Blackwater Lake, Mule Lake, and Wabedo Lake. Several Gravel Pits are noted along the western margins, indicating local resource extraction. From the northern reaches of Pine Lake to the southern tip of IXL Lake, this survey captures the complex hydrology of Cass County before significant modern development altered the primitive shoreline character.