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2019 Map of Marr Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The North Shore of Lake Superior dominates this portion of Cook County, where the rocky coastline meets the expansive reaches of the Superior National Forest. The landscape is defined by its hydrology, as the Brule River and Flute Reed River cut through the timbered uplands toward the lake. Small drainage systems like Gauthier Cr and Myhr Cr underscore the area's complex watershed. Along the shore, Marr Island and the adjacent Paradise Beach serve as distinct coastal landmarks.

Local infrastructure is represented by a network of rural roads and trails, including Chessie Trl and Black Granite Trl, which navigate the elevation changes near Caspers Hill. The presence of the Trinity Lutheran Cem near North Rd provides a specific point of reference for genealogists and local historians studying the settlement patterns of this remote northern Minnesota region in the early 21st century.