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2010 Map of Arthyde

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Arthyde
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Arthyde and the surrounding Aitkin County timberlands are defined by a network of waterways and converted rail infrastructure. The Soo Line Trl cuts diagonally through the landscape, repurposing the historic railroad corridor for modern use near the settlement of Arthyde. This transition from industrial rail to recreational transit is mirrored by the preservation of the Aitkin County Forestry lands, which dominate the central portion of the quadrangle.

The hydrology of the region is intricate, with Little Bremen Creek and Bremen Creek winding through the eastern sections toward Rhine Lake and Rhine Creek. Smaller settlements like Ellson are connected by a grid of rural routes such as Kestrel Ave and Maple Rd. The presence of the Herubin Truck Trl and various logging roads suggests the ongoing importance of forest management in this pocket of Minnesota.