2022 Map of Birchdale SE

About this map

The W Fork Black River snakes through a heavily saturated landscape of the Northwoods, dominating the central and eastern portions of this quadrangle. The terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands and low-lying marshes, typical of the northern Minnesota borderlands. Human infrastructure is sparse, limited primarily to a grid of rural roads such as Co Rd 86 and Co Rd 104 that navigate the peatlands and forests. To the southwest, Lost Lake sits as a quiet landmark within the expansive drainage basin. This modern survey reflects a region primarily managed for natural resources and conservation, where township boundaries like t159n r27w and t159n r26w divide a landscape that remains largely undeveloped and defined by its complex hydrography.