2022 Map of Brookston

About this map

The Saint Louis River and Cloquet River converge in the northern portion of this landscape, marking a significant hydrologic junction near the settlement of Brookston. This area of northern Minnesota is defined by extensive wetlands and scattered glacial lakes, including Twin Lakes and Simian Lake, which dominate the central and eastern sections. To the south, the community of Mahnomen sits near the county line, where local history is recorded at sites like Brevator Cem and Birch Lake Cem. The road network, including Co Hwy 80 and Brookston Rd, connects these small settlements through a terrain of numerous small bogs and watercourses like Stony Brook and Martin Br. The southern edge of the map transitions into the northern reaches of the Cloquet area, reflecting the quiet, rural character of the region as it appeared in the early 21st century.