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1999 Map of Ash River SE

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Ash River SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Kabetogama State Forest dominates this landscape of the Minnesota Northwoods, characterized by a complex network of waterways and glacial depressions. The Ash River meanders through the northern section, while the southern reaches are drained by the Black Duck River and Ninemile Creek. This environment is shaped by timber and water management, evidenced by the presence of a Winter Road and various Trail systems that provided seasonal access through the wetlands and forests at the close of the twentieth century.

Water bodies such as Corner Lake, Long Lake, and Chub Lake are dispersed throughout the area, connected by smaller streams like Camp Ninety Creek and Gannon Creek. The map reflects a period of modern conservation and land management by the Minnesota Department of Conservation, maintaining the wild character of St. Louis County's interior while documenting the topographic intricacies of the lake-studded terrain.