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2019 Map of Little Marais

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Little Marais
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Sawtooth Mountains rise sharply from the North Shore in this 2019 survey, defining a landscape of steep relief and rapid drainage into Lake Superior. This shoreline section captures the transition from the lake's expanse to the elevated ridges of the interior, where the Manitou River and Caribou River carve their way toward the coast. The topography here is characterized by these parallel watercourses, including the Little Manitou River and the Little Marais River, which drain the dense upland areas around Bensen Lake.

Human presence is marked by a sparse network of roads following the natural contours and the lakefront. Co Rd 6 traces the immediate coast, while Cramer Rd and High Ridge Dr provide access into the higher elevations. The boundary between Lake and Cook counties is prominently featured, cutting through the rugged terrain northeast of the river mouths. This map provides a clear view of the hydrologic patterns and coastal geology essential for understanding the development and conservation of Minnesota’s North Shore.