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2010 Map of French River

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of French River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The rocky shoreline of Lake Superior anchors the southeastern corner of this Minnesota coastal landscape, where the small settlement of Clifton sits at the water's edge. This 2010 survey highlights a series of waterways—the French River, Talmadge River, Big Sucker Creek, and Schmidt Creek—that carve through the northern forest and discharge into the lake. The terrain is marked by a grid of local roads, many bearing family and regional names like Hegberg Rd and Korkki Rd, illustrating the transition from rural woodlands to lakeside residential pockets.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Normanna Cemetery in the northwestern quadrant, serving as a quiet landmark for the area's early residents. Further inland, Chez Dam appears on the Talmadge River, indicating localized water management. The map details the modern road network, including N Shore Dr and Old North Shore Rd, which track the historic movement of people and commerce along the North Shore corridor.