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2022 Map of Lawrence Lake East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Mesabi Range defines the southern portion of this landscape, a region synonymous with the iron ore industry that shaped the economy of Itasca County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands, where the Prairie River meanders through the northwest, and Sucker Brook drains the southern marshes. Large water bodies such as Big Sucker Lake, Crooked Lake, and Moose Lake dominate the central topography, surrounded by a complex system of county roads and local trails.

Local infrastructure including Co Rd 8 and the Scenic Hwy provides access to these remote shorelines, while roads like Lawrence Lake Trl and Snaptail Trl suggest the recreational and timber-management character of the area in the early 21st century. The map details the transition from the upland ridges of the iron range to the lower boglands surrounding Rice Lake, offering a precise look at the hydrology of northern Minnesota's lake country.