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2022 Map of Bena NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through the northern reaches of the Chippewa National Forest, defining the aquatic landscape of this portion of northern Minnesota. This particular stretch of the river serves as a boundary between Itasca and Cass counties, where the waterway feeds into the expansive waters of Lake Winnibigoshish. The map illustrates a primarily forested and wetland environment, largely dominated by the open water of the lake in the western and central sections.

A network of forest roads, including Forest Rte 3001 and Forest Rte 2219, provides access to the eastern shoreline. These routes trace the edge of the lake, offering a look at the timber management and conservation infrastructure within the national forest. The lack of concentrated settlements highlights the wilderness character of the region, where the intersection of the river and the great lake remains the primary geographic focus.