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2013 Map of Biwabik NW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Biwabik NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Superior National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape in St. Louis County, where a complex network of waterways defines the terrain. Central to the area is the expansive Big Rice Lake, which feeds into the Rice River as it winds north toward Little Rice Lake. This aquatic system is complemented by the southern flow of the Sand River and Wouri Cr, illustrating the glacial hydrology typical of northern Minnesota.

Evidence of early rural settlement and family heritage is preserved in the placement of several burial grounds, including Sandy Cem near the western boundary and both W Pike Cem and Pike River Cem further east. These sites, situated near thoroughfares like Co Hwy 68 and Wahlsten Rd, mark the historical footprint of communities established along the Pike River corridor. The map also captures secondary roads like Mattonen Rd and Poirier Rd, which provide access to more secluded water bodies such as Pfeiffer Lake and Fawn Lake.