2022 Map of Independence

About this map

Independence serves as the central hub of this St. Louis County landscape, where the Cloquet River and its numerous tributaries like Chicken Cr and Hellwig Cr dominate the topography. The map reveals a transition from these active waterways to a dense concentration of lakes in the south, including Grand Lake, Sunset Lake, and Beaver Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate the New Independence Cem near the town center and Saint Johns Cem further south along Co HWY 7. A significant piece of industrial history is preserved in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the eastern townships, marking the path of former logging or transit routes that once connected these northern woods. The road network, including Co HWY 47 and HWY 8, reflects a pattern of rural development focused around water access and small settlements like Harnell Park.