This MN Forest Is Completely Untouched Due To A Mapping Error

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In the late 1880s, Minnesota was known for one thing: lumber. In fact, Minnesota was one of the largest suppliers of timber in the country. Due to this Minnesota's forests were wiped clean, except for one area that was saved by a mapping error.
The Lost 40 in Northome, MN (northeast of Bemidji) is made up of 144 acres of
untouched forest. 
You may be thinking, what's the big deal? 
Well, let me lay it out for you. Less than 2 percent of the forest land in Minnesota is occupied by 'old growth' or 'virgin' timber. In other words, timber that has been left to age without disturbance.

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