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2016 Map of Deer River

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through the heart of this landscape, carving a serpentine path through the expansive wetlands of the Chippewa National Forest. The city of Deer River and the neighboring community of Zemple sit at the northern edge of the river's floodplains, positioned near the junction of major local thoroughfares like Main Ave and Co RD 128. This area is defined by the transition from settled township lands to the intricate riparian systems of White Oak Lake and Little White Oak Lake.

Cultural landmarks and family history points are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including the Olivet Cem near Hickory Rd and the Richard R. Shadley Memorial Cem to the southeast. Water access is a primary feature of the local geography, represented by sites like Days High Landing and White Oak Point, reflecting the region's enduring reliance on the river and its connected basins for both commerce and recreation within Itasca County.