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1992 Map of French River

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of French River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Lake Superior dominates the southeastern corner of this North Shore landscape, where the rugged terrain of St. Louis County meets the water. The drainage pattern is defined by several parallel watercourses, including the French River, Big Sucker Creek, and the Talmadge River, all flowing toward the lake. The small settlement of Clifton is located along the shoreline, serviced by the Old North Shore Road and North Shore Drive, which follow the natural curve of the coast.

Inland, the township of Normanna contains a mix of forested land and local transportation routes such as Pioneer Road and Lismore Road. Genealogists may find interest in the Normanna Cem located in the northwest, while the presence of a pit near Sucker Creek indicates local quarrying or industrial activity. The map illustrates the transition from the dense drainage networks of the upland forests to the developed lakefront corridor.