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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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