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1918 Map of Zora, 1943 Print
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1918 Map of Zora

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The meandering Big Fork River carves through a landscape of heavy wetlands and timber in this early 20th-century survey of the North Woods. Compiled by the Corps of Engineers, the map captures the borderlands of Koochiching and Itasca counties during a period when the region was defined by massive drainage projects and scattered frontier settlements. The presence of the Judicial Ditch and the sparsely populated Caldwell reflect the era's focus on reclaiming the lowlands of Wicker and Wirt for development. Navigation through these dense marshlands relied on the Big Fork River and early overland paths simply labeled as Trail. This document provides a foundational look at the hydrology and early infrastructure of the northern Minnesota wilderness before modern road networks dominated the terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1918
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions14.56 x 21.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain