2013 Map of Bovey

About this map

Taconite, Bovey, and Coleraine form a cluster of settlements defined by their proximity to the Mesabi Range iron mining operations. The landscape is heavily altered by industry, dominated by massive engineered features such as the Arcturus Tailings Basin, Hunner Tailings Basin, and the Buckeye Two Tailings Basin. These basins sit alongside natural water bodies like Moonshine Lake and Island Lake, creating a unique topography where industrial reclamation and recreation coexist. Local history is anchored at the Lakeview Cem and community spaces like the Bovey City RV Park. Recreational development is evident near the towns, featuring the Mount Itasca Ski Area and Eagle Ridge Golf Course, while the northern portion of the quadrangle remains dominated by the Prairie River and smaller lakes such as Dirty Mike Lake and Shamrock Lake.