Battleground is another name this small LLR Ojibwa community could go by. Below are links to Bing Maps photos of Battle Point. This small community is located on "Reservation Trust Land" on what remains of Pokagomin Reservation or that portion of Leech Lake Reservation established by May 7, 1864's Treaty. During 1898's minor rebellion at Leech Lake Reservation, it was this location where a battle or battles were fought. Pillager Ojibwa's of Pokagomin District refused to relocate to White Earth Reservation. In late September 1898, the United States used military force to forcefully relocate Pillager Ojibwa's from Pokagomin District to White Earth Reservation. A force of 80 or so American Soldiers were sent to Leech Lake Reservation to force Pillager Ojibwa's to leave Pokagomin District. By October 4, 1898 they had reached the Boy Bay region. Pillager Ojibwa Scouts knew of their movements and informed their leaders of the American Military Force and of it's size. It's not known how many Pillager Ojibwa Soldiers participated in October 5, 1898's Battle of Sugar Point. Most think 20 or less Pillager Ojibwa Soldiers fought in the battle. However, since Pillager Ojibwa Soldiers won the battle, that indicates their force was larger than the American Military Force which had far superior weapons. After the battle, negotiations were held to end the conflict. Unfortunately Leech Lake Reservation negotiators were not authentic Ojibwa leaders. As a result of that, it stalled relocations. Many Pillager Ojibwa's of Pokagomin District did agree to relocate to White Earth Reservation. Most remained hostile however! Chief Rocky Boy took over negotiations and reached an agreement in 1902 in which Chippewa National Forest (first known as Minnesota Forest Reserve) was established. Relocating Pillager Ojibwa's who continued to live throughout Pokagomin District took time. Most relocated to White Earth Reservation or the location around Cass Lake. This location had a much larger Pillager Ojibwa population in 1900. Today, it's a small community that has forgotten much of their history. This location was used to relocate Pillager Ojibwa's to other locations. It's situated adjacent to Boy Bay. Battle Point is not located on land that is connected to Leech Lake Reservation. Only by water is it connected to Leech Lake Reservation. Pokagomin District is much larger! It extends from Battle Point to Pokegama Lake near Grand Rapids, Minnesota which is 35 miles to the east. Leech Lake District is located on the south and west and Winnibigoshish District on the north. There's as many as 30 housing units at Battle Point. Slightly east of Battle Point by 2 or 3 blocks, is another community. It's also located on "Reservation Trust Land" yet it's an illegal white community. West of Battle Point by a mile is Sugar Point Resort. There are 20 cabins at the resort. Adjacent to Sugar Point Resort on the south is another small Pillager Ojibwa community. There are 10 housing units there. A little to the north is another small Ojibwa community adjacent to each side of Sugar Point Drive Northwest. As many as 10 or more housing units are located there. A little north of that is possibly another Pillager Ojibwa community also adjacent to Sugar Point Drive Northwest. White Cloud Cemetary is on the south. There are as many as 10 housing units there. Population of Battle Point is included with the population of the township it's a part of. I would estimate 60 to 90 Ojibwa's live at Battle Point and another 100 live at the other communities.
