2019 Map of French River

About this map

French River and Clifton sit prominently along the North Shore of Lake Superior on this 2019 survey of the area northeast of Duluth. The map illustrates a dense network of watercourses draining the highlands into the lake, including the Lester River, Talmadge River, and the aptly named Big Sucker Cr. The inland portion of the quadrangle is largely defined by a grid of rural roads like Knife River Rd and Co Hwy 11, reflecting the long-established township and range surveying system. Near the headwaters of the French River, the Normanna Cem serves as a significant genealogical landmark for the surrounding rural community. The concentration of development along the lakeshore, particularly around Congdon Blvd and Co St Aid Hwy 61, shows the continued importance of the coastal corridor for transit and residence.