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2022 Map of Angle Inlet SW

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Angle Inlet SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Canada United States Of America international boundary defines the eastern edge of this remote wilderness area in the northernmost point of Minnesota. Dominating the landscape is the expansive Sevenmile Swamp, a wetland complex that dictates the local geography and limits traditional development. The hydrological network is characterized by winding seasonal and permanent waterways, including Harrison Cr, Poplar Cr, and Stony Cr, which flow toward the Northwest Angle Inlet. These features illustrate the drainage patterns of a landscape nearly untouched by permanent settlement.

Transportation is remarkably sparse, represented primarily by the Winter Rd, a seasonal route that underscores the region's reliance on cold-weather infrastructure for access. This map reveals a transition zone where the boreal forest meets significant wetlands, highlighting the challenges of traversing the Lake of the Woods hinterlands. Researchers will find the township and range grids, such as t168n r35w, provide a framework for understanding land division in this isolated border territory.