2016 Map of Brookston

About this map

Brookston sits at the northern edge of this landscape where the Cloquet River joins the Saint Louis River, a critical hydrological junction in the northern woods. This map documents a region defined by extensive wetlands and meandering river valleys along the border of St. Louis and Carlton Counties. Further south, the settlement of Mahnomen is surrounded by a network of rural roads such as Worgren Rd and Mahnomen Rd. The area’s history is reflected in several local sites, including Birch Lake Cem and Brevator Cem, alongside distinctive water bodies like Twin Lakes and Simian Lake. The drainage patterns, including the path of Martin Br and Stoney Brook, illustrate the complex topography that has shaped the development of these timber and river communities.