2010 Map of Effie

About this map

Effie and Bigfork represent the primary points of settlement in this northern Minnesota landscape as of 2010. The terrain is characterized by a winding network of waterways, most notably the Big Fork River and its various tributaries like Bowerman Brook and Plum Creek. This geography has historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads in Itasca County. Local infrastructure is anchored by the Bigfork Municipal Airport and a grid of county highways, including County Hwy-259 and County Hwy-226. For those researching local heritage, the North Star Cemetery stands near the northern edge of the survey, while Connors Lake remains a prominent natural landmark in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The map reflects a rural community where modern transportation routes like River Rd follow the ancient path of the river valley.