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2016 Map of Bear Island

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bear Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bear Island dominates the central waters of this portion of Superior National Forest, situated within a complex network of glacial lakes and northern Minnesota timberland. The settlement of Rothman sits near the southern shore of Bear Island Lake, providing a focal point for local history amidst the surrounding wilderness. The hydrology of the region is defined by the flow of the Beaver River and the expansive reach of Birch Lake at the southern edge of the map.

Transportation corridors like Highway 21 and the Taconite line cut through the forest, reflecting the infrastructure required for the region's historical timber and mining interests. Smaller water bodies such as Muckwa Lake, Mitchell Lake, and One Pine Lake dot the landscape, while named roads like Rivard Road and the Runn Road Association tracks offer specific points of reference for genealogists and local land researchers.