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2016 Map of Cotton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Whiteface River and its tributary, the Paleface River, wind through this Saint Louis County landscape, defining the hydrology of a region characterized by numerous lakes and expansive wetlands. Near the northern edge, the settlement of Melrude is situated along Melrude Rd and Stone Rd, while the town of Cotton serves as a central hub at the junction of Co Hwy 52 and other local routes.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant landmarks, including Riverview Cem near the river banks and Lakeview Cem further south. The map documents a complex network of township roads, such as Twp Rd 5781 and Twp Rd 5782, which connect various water bodies like Kauppi Lake, Strand Lake, and Dinham Lake. This intricate web of roads and water features reflects the rural development and seasonal activity patterns inherent to the Iron Range hinterlands.