2013 Map of Idington

About this map

The Superior National Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where the settlement of Idington and the northern edge of Mountain Iron sit amidst a complex network of glacial lakes and rivers. The hydrology is particularly dense, featuring the Rice River, Watercress Creek, and numerous named basins like Sand Lake, Moose Lake, and Lake Fourteen. This map documents a transitional zone where recreational and conservation lands meet local infrastructure. Evidence of early settlement and rural life is preserved in labels for the Idington Cemetery and the Birch Knob Lookout Tower, while modern land use is represented by the Wolfbridge Golf Course. The layout of roads like County Highway 65 and Us HWY 53 illustrates how transportation corridors have been carved through the dense lake country of Saint Louis County.