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2011 Map of Little Marais

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Little Marais
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The community of Little Marais anchors this coastal survey along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The landscape is defined by the dramatic rise of Sawtooth Mountain and the complex drainage systems of the Manitou River, Caribou River, and Little Manitou River. These waterways descend rapidly toward the Great Lake, creating significant vertical relief and natural landmarks like Caribou Falls.

Public land preservation is prominent here, with George Manitou State Park protecting the area surrounding Bensen Lake. The mapping shows a narrow corridor of development and transportation hugging the shoreline, while the interior remains dominated by the high ridges and river valleys of the arrowhead region. This provides a clear look at the intersection of early settlement sites and the state's protected natural resources at the start of the 21st century.