2022 Map of Debs

About this map

The Clearwater River winds through the borderlands of Clearwater and Beltrami counties, feeding into the prominent Clearwater Lake near the small settlement of Debs. This 2022 survey captures a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and a network of rural county roads that connect remote homesteads and local landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds preserved in this area, including Roosevely Cem near the lake’s eastern shore, Sinclair Cem to the south, and East Zion Cem along Co Rd 80. The map documents the persistent rural character of Northern Minnesota, where water bodies like Myrtle Lake, Tepee Lake, and the uniquely named East Four Legged Lake punctuate the wooded terrain. The road network, including Balsam Bay Rd and Roosevelt Ridge Rd, suggests a community oriented toward the water.