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2013 Map of Gowan

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Gowan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Saint Louis River snakes through the northern landscape of this region, serving as a primary geographic anchor near the small settlements of Gowan and Paupores. This area, situated along the St. Louis Co Carlton Co boundary, is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and glacial lakes. Notable water bodies include Kingburg Lake, Headquarters Lake, and the distinctly named Thirtysix Lake, which are interspersed among low-lying marshes like Bog Lake.

Transportation and recreation are centered around the Us-2 corridor, which passes the Willowbrook Golf Course as it parallels the river. The terrain is largely level, though the prominent rise of Sugarloaf stands out against the surrounding flats. Local history is reflected in the named rural roads, such as Heikkila Rd and Nygaard Rd, which suggest the lineage of early settlers in this quiet corner of northern Minnesota.