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2016 Map of Birchdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rainy River defines the international boundary in this 2016 survey, separating Koochiching County, Minnesota from the Canadian province of Ontario. The small settlement of Birchdale sits just south of the riverbanks, serving as a quiet focal point along Co Hwy 4. This area is characterized by the natural bend of the river and the presence of the Long Sault Rapids, which historically influenced local navigation and activity.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Birchdale Cem documented near the main settlement, providing a record of the community's heritage in this border region. The map details a network of rural routes including Town Rd 117 and Co Rd 128, which grid the landscape south of the water. The contrast between the developed township sections and the untamed river corridor highlights the persistent importance of the waterway in the Northwoods.