2010 Map of Independence

About this map

The Cloquet River winds through this Saint Louis County landscape, defining the character of the settlement at Independence. The community serves as a crossroads where New Independence Rd meets the regional highway system, with the Independence Rest Area marking a point of transition for travelers. Local history and genealogy are anchored by two distinct burial grounds: Independence Cemetery to the north and Saint Johns Cemetery further south near the river's bend. Numerous bodies of water, including Grand Lake, Beaver Lake, and Sunset Lake, punctuate the terrain, suggesting a region shaped by glacial activity and recreation. Roads such as Erickson Rd and Swan Lake Rd establish a grid that connects rural residences to the natural features of Hellwig Creek and Chicken Creek.