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2022 Map of Biwabik NW

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Biwabik NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses a significant portion of this landscape in St. Louis County, where vast wetlands and interconnected water systems define the geography. The expansive waters of Big Rice Lake and Little Rice Lake dominate the central terrain, feeding into the winding courses of the Pike River and Sand River. This area is characterized by its primitive transportation routes, where established corridors like the Taconite Trl and Pfeiffer Lake Trl provide access through the dense woodland and marshy lowlands.

Local heritage is anchored by quiet landmarks such as Sandy Cem and West Pike Cem, which sit alongside a network of rural county roads. Named family roads and timber access routes, including Oberg Rd, Latvala Rd, and Lesemann Rd, trace the paths of early settlement and industry. The presence of Pfeiffer Lake and Fawn Lake further illustrates the dense aquatic environment typical of this northern Minnesota region, where the forest remains the primary influence on the human footprint.