2019 Map of Kirk

About this map

Mountain Iron and the surrounding Mesabi Range landscape appear here in a period defined by its complex hydrology and small iron-range settlements. The northern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the sprawling waters of the West Two River Reservoir and Doherty Lake, feeding into the southward-flowing W Two River and E Two River. These waterways segment the township lines of t58n r19w and t57n r18w, where the small communities of Buhl, Sherwood, and Kirk are situated along a grid of county roads. Further south, the settlement of Cherry provides a focal point for local history researchers, particularly with the inclusion of the Cherry-Clinton Cem. The map's detailed recording of rural infrastructure, such as Iron Junction Rd and Maxwell Rd, illustrates the persistent connectivity between these mining-era towns and their outlying residential and agricultural plots.