2016 Map of Kelsey

About this map

The Whiteface River meanders through the heart of this Saint Louis County landscape, defining the hydrology of a region where small settlements like Kelsey and Sax established roots along the riverbanks and early road corridors. To the southwest, the community of Dumblane sits near the river's bend, where local history is anchored at the Riverside Cem. The terrain is crisscrossed by numerous waterways, including Jenkins Cr, Deadmans Cr, and Joki Cr, which feed into the larger river system and create a complex wetland environment. These natural features dictated the placement of long-standing county routes like Arkola Rd and Co Hwy 52. Toward the southeast, the small Lake Williams provides a distinct landmark in an otherwise low-lying, water-rich territory that reflects the late-period land use and drainage patterns of northern Minnesota.