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2022 Map of Isle SW

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Isle SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Mille Lacs Co and Kanabec Co border runs through this wetland-dominated landscape south of the village of Isle. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Knife River, which meanders across the eastern half of the sheet, and the Little Ann River in the southwest corner. These watercourses dictate the local drainage patterns across a region heavily marked by marshes and small ponds, reflecting the glacial history of central Minnesota.

Transportation in the early 21st century relies on a grid of county roads and local avenues, including Old Hwy 66, Co Rd 131, and Co Rd 17. The map illustrates the transition from the clustered settlement near Isle to the more dispersed rural townships of T42N and T41N. Researchers can trace the interface between these expanding local roads and the persistent natural water systems that have historically shaped land use in both counties.