2019 Map of Brimson

About this map

The Superior National Forest defines the wooded and water-rich character of this section of northeastern Minnesota. The small settlements of Brimson and Rollins serve as the primary human touchpoints in a landscape dominated by the headwaters and drainage of the Cloquet River. This area, situated along the border of Saint Louis and Lake Counties, shows a complex network of glacial lakes including Wilson Lake, Breda Lake, and Norton Lake. The presence of the Brimson Cem and the Toimi Cem at the northern edge provides valuable location data for genealogists tracing early families in these timber-and-bog townships. Low-lying terrain is evident through the numerous wetlands and small streams like Petrell Cr and Indian Cr that feed into the larger river systems and scattered lakes.