2013 Map of French River

About this map

French River and Clifton sit along the North Shore of Lake Superior, where numerous waterways descend from the higher elevations of Saint Louis County toward the lake. The terrain is defined by the drainage basins of the Lester River, Talmadge River, and the French River itself, along with smaller tributaries like Big Sucker Cr and Little Knife River. This network of streams historically shaped the settlement patterns and road networks in this part of northern Minnesota.