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2016 Map of Independence

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Independence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Independence settlement in Saint Louis County is situated amidst a complex network of waterways and wetlands north of Duluth. The Cloquet River meanders across the central landscape, joined by numerous tributaries including Hellwig Cr, Chicken Cr, and Spring Cr. This environment is punctuated by glacial lakes such as Grand Lake, which features Harnell Park on its northern shore, and the smaller Sunset Lake and Beaver Lake to the northwest.

Local history is anchored by the Independence Cem and Saint Johns Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogists. The transportation network is defined by a hub of county roads, including Hwy 8 and Co Hwy 7, which navigate the marshy terrain. The presence of varied drainage patterns like Beartrap Cr and Sullivan Cr illustrates the hydrologic character of this part of northern Minnesota as it appeared in the mid-2010s.