2016 Map of Manitou

About this map

Manitou anchors the northwest corner of this Koochiching County landscape, a region defined by a high concentration of wetlands and the slow meandering of the W Fork Black River. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage patterns and low-lying marshes, typical of the northern Minnesota borderlands. Transportation is sparse, relying on a network of county routes including Co Rd 149 and Co Rd 148 that navigate between the wet depressions. This U.S. Geological Survey representation emphasizes the vast hydrological network of the W Fork Black River basin as it appeared in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape largely shaped by its water table rather than industrial or urban development.