2019 Map of Gilbert

About this map

The Laurentian Divide crosses the northern portion of this Iron Range landscape, marking the continental separation between the Arctic and Atlantic watersheds. In the northern sections, the concentrated street grids of Virginia and Gilbert illustrate the region's dense urban development tied to its mining legacy, while smaller communities like Sparta and McKinley are connected by the recreational Mesabi Trl. The southern half of the map transitions into a landscape dominated by wetlands and water, defined by the winding course of the Saint Louis River and its confluence with the Embarrass River. Significant water bodies such as Ely Lake and Pleasant Lake are prominent, alongside the Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport and the Gilbert Cem. This survey provides a clear view of how civil infrastructure and industrial history sit alongside the complex hydrology of northeastern Minnesota.