2019 Map of Head of Rapid River

About this map

The boundary between Lake of the Woods Co and Beltrami Co runs through this remote northern Minnesota landscape, characterized by extensive wetlands and a geometric network of forest roads. The terrain is defined by its drainage patterns and the organized grid of the Public Land Survey System, which divides the territory into townships such as t156n r35w. Access to this isolated region is provided by a few key thoroughfares, including Rapid River Rd NW and Mertz Rd NW. The map reveals the sparse infrastructure of the area, where roads like Mushroom Rd NW and Two Town Rd NW navigate through the saturated ground. This survey is a critical resource for understanding the contemporary topography of the North Woods, showing how modern corridors like Co Rd 704 interact with the natural hydrologic features of the Head of Rapid River.