2010 Map of Big Falls NW

About this map

The Sturgeon River and Big Fork River dominate this northern Minnesota landscape, winding through Koochiching County in a complex network of oxbows and bends. This 2010 survey highlights the remote character of the region, where infrastructure is defined by a sparse grid of forest routes and local passages. Sturgeon River Landing serves as a key point of river access, while the Lower Sturgeon River Cemetery provides a significant touchstone for genealogical research in the area. The southern portion of the quadrangle is traversed by the Blue Ox Trl, suggesting the area's utility for outdoor recreation and transit. Local family and place names are preserved in the road network, including Toumey Williams Rd, Westrom Forest Rd, and Hickes-Ridge Rd, which connect the river valleys to the interior woodlands and Ostby Creek.