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2013 Map of Biwabik

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Laurentian Divide cuts across this section of the Mesabi Iron Range, where the waters of the Pike River and the Embarrass River flow toward separate drainage basins. This landscape is defined by its series of elongated lakes, including Sabin Lake, Wynne Lake, and Embarrass Lake, which are hemmed in by the Embarrass Mountains to the east. The settlements of Biwabik, Belgrade, Pineville, and a portion of Aurora are situated along the southern corridor of the quadrangle, connected by MN-135 and the historic Vermillion Trl.

Large portions of the northern terrain are managed as part of the Superior National Forest, which includes the Giants Ridge Ski Area and the Wynne Lake Lookout Tower. The map provides a clear view of the complex hydrology of the region, from The Narrows on Sabin Lake to the small interior Bradley Island, reflecting a geography shaped by both glacial history and more recent recreational and transit development.