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2011 Map of Biwabik

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Biwabik sits at the heart of this Iron Range landscape, where the town's industrial legacy is etched into the earth through numerous pits and excavations. The map traces the extensive mining operations that define the local economy, including the Biwabik Mine, Ajax Mine, and the massive Erie Mine to the east. These industrial sites are interspersed with the natural and regulated waters of the Embarrass River system, including Sabin Lake, Wynne Lake, and the Wynne Lake Dam.

Residential and recreational patterns emerge near Pineville and the Giants Ridge Ski Area, while the central town site remains the hub for services like the Biwabik Post Office. The presence of the Mary Ellen Pit and Hudson Pit further illustrates the intensity of resource extraction in Saint Louis County. Navigating the terrain involves a network of local routes such as Giants Ridge Rd and County Hwy 4, which connect the settled areas of Belgrade and Biwabik to the surrounding Mesabi Range wilderness.