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2016 Map of Isabella

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Isabella sits within the dense woodlands of the Superior National Forest, serving as a central point in this network of timber roads and glacial lakes. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Little Isabella River and the Manitou River, which wind through a mosaic of wetlands and ridges. Small settlements like Manitou Junction and Murphy City are connected by a system of legacy logging grades and forest routes, including the General Grade and Ann Moen Road, which hint at the region's long-standing forestry history.

Local landmarks such as the Isabella Memorial Cem provide touchpoints for genealogical research in this sparsely populated area of Lake County. The map details numerous water bodies essential to the local character, from the large Dumbbell Lake to the more secluded Soap Lake and Jouppi Lake. This survey captures the region's transition into the 21st century, where historic transport corridors like the Tomahawk trail meet modern arteries like Minnesota Highway 1.