2011 Map of Dewey Lake NW

About this map

The Sturgeon River and its meandering East Branch Sturgeon River dominate this landscape in Saint Louis County, defining a complex drainage network typical of the Minnesota Northwoods. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Shannon River flows out of Shannon Lake, while isolated bodies of water like Luna Lake and Perch Lake are scattered through the timberland. A network of secondary roads and forest routes provides access to the interior, including Dean Forest Rd, Mud Hole Rd, and Goodell Rd. This 2011 survey reflects the area's modern character as a managed forest environment, with the transition from established thoroughfares like Hwy 65 to specialized forest tracks like Forest Rte 279 illustrating the infrastructure used for both recreation and natural resource management in this river-rich corridor.