2013 Map of Fairland NE

About this map

Black River and its tributary, the S Fork Black River, define the landscape of this Koochiching County quadrangle. The terrain is dominated by the winding paths of these waterways, reflecting the swampy, low-relief character of northern Minnesota's drainage systems. Human infrastructure is limited to the northern edge of the map, where Co Hwy-86 and Black River Rd provide the primary access into this quiet wilderness. The lack of named settlements or schools suggests a region primarily dedicated to timber or conservation, where the natural hydrology remains the most prominent feature for researchers studying the state's northern river networks.