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2019 Map of Central Lakes

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Central Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Central Lakes occupies a watery landscape in northern Minnesota where the headwaters of the Saint Louis River wind through extensive wetlands. This 2019 survey reveals a topography dominated by glacial lake basins and slow-moving drainages, including the Paleface River and Water Hen Cr. The settlement pattern is concentrated around these water bodies, with seasonal homes and local access points like Pub Access Rd serving Crystal Lake and Lake Augusta.

Transport is defined by the Miller Trunk Rd, a primary artery that bisects the terrain. Smaller forest management routes, such as the Anchor Lake Forest Management Rd, pierce the dense marshlands surrounding Anchor Lake and Elliott Lake. For researchers, the map provides a clear picture of modern land use in St. Louis County, showing the intersection of recreational lake life and the sprawling bog systems of the Iron Range region.