
The Rainy River forms a definitive international boundary in this northern frontier region, separating the United States from Canada. Along the American shore in Koochiching County, the small settlement of Manitou sits near the churning waters of the Manitou Rapids, a notable geographic landmark for river navigation and local history. The landscape is dominated by the waterway's path, with Burton Cr feeding into the main channel from the south. This area is characterized by its rural infrastructure, where local routes like Co Rd 148 and W Co Rd 83 provide access to the riverbank. The map detail reflects the proximity of the two nations, with the border following the deepest part of the river channel, a geographic arrangement that has influenced local transport and land use for generations.
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1919 · Birchdale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Roseau
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · International Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Roseau
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · International Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · International Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Roseau
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Birchdale SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Birchdale
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Manitou
USGS Topo · 1:24,000