2013 Map of Lindford

About this map

The meandering Big Fork River carves a deep, winding path through this northern Minnesota landscape, meeting the smaller Black River as it flows toward the Canadian border. The small settlement of Lindford serves as the focal point for this rural Koochiching County area, situated near a sharp bend in the river. Local genealogy and history are anchored by two distinct burial grounds: the Lindford Cem located near the town center and the more isolated Lindford Township Cem to the southwest. The map reveals a sparse network of township roads and utility routes, such as Black River Rd and Co Hwy-1, which provide access through the wetlands and forests that characterize this portion of the Rainy River basin. The intricate river loops and oxbows show a landscape defined by seasonal water movement and the remote character of the borderlands.