2016 Map of Ericsburg SW

About this map

The Little Fork River meanders through this portion of Koochiching County, its tight oxbows and swampy margins defining the landscape of northern Minnesota. This late-stage topographic study shows a territory dominated by expansive wetlands and water systems, including the Beaver Brook and Cross River. Human impact is primarily reflected in the network of rural routes and forest roads that cut across the wilderness, such as Douglas Rd and the family-named Cingmar's Rd. The arrangement of these roads, often following section lines or skirting the wettest terrain, illustrates the persistent challenge of development in this saturated environment. To the southeast, the drainage of Ester Brook further characterizes the intricate hydrology of the region as it appeared in the mid-2010s.