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2016 Map of Buhl

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Buhl
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sherman Mine operations and industrial basins dominate the northern landscape of this Iron Range quadrangle, reflecting the region's deep ties to mineral extraction. In the northwest, Chisholm borders the waters of Longyear Lake, while the town of Buhl sits to the northeast, characterized by a dense grid of streets including Pennsylvania Ave and Whiteside Ave. Between these urban centers, the vast Sherman Group Tailings Basin and Sherman Mine Waste Water Basin illustrate the scale of mining's environmental footprint on the Mesabi Range.

Further south, the landscape transitions into a mix of wetlands and recreational features, including the Range Regional Airport and several large water bodies like McQuade Lake and Carey Lake. Smaller settlements and railroad junctions such as Saint Clair Junction, Dunwoody Junction, and Wilpen suggest a history of rail connectivity essential for moving ore and passengers through St. Louis County. The Mesabi Trail Walking Path follows these older transport corridors, providing a modern link between the historic mining communities.