2013 Map of Clementson SW

About this map

Rapid River defines the landscape of this northern Minnesota interior, winding through a region where the border between Lake of the Woods and Koochiching Counties is marked only by a survey line. The water system is the primary structural element here, with the main branch joined by the E Fork Rapid River and the meandering path of Bartons Brook. This is a landscape of drainage and low-lying topography, where human infrastructure is minimal. The only named terrestrial route, Town Road 9, skims the northeastern corner of the map, illustrating the isolation and specialized nature of this border-country terrain. This 2013 survey provides a detailed record of the natural hydrology before any modern development or reforestation might alter these quiet watersheds.