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2011 Map of Biwabik NW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Biwabik NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Florenton Post Office stands as a focal point in this portion of Saint Louis County, situated amidst a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and timber access roads. Broad wetlands and lakes dominate the terrain, including the expansive Big Rice Lake and Little Rice Lake, which are connected by the Rice River. The hydrology is further defined by the Pike River and Sand River winding through the southern and eastern sections, providing a clear picture of the region's natural drainage patterns.

Local history is preserved in several burial sites scattered across the township, such as Sandy Cemetery, West Pike Cemetery, and Pike River Cemetery. These locations, along with the named roads like Mattila Rd and Poirier Rd, offer valuable points of reference for genealogists tracing family landholdings. The map documents a rural Minnesota environment where small-scale infrastructure, like the Florenton Post Office, serves a dispersed community connected by forest routes and county highways.