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2011 Map of Max

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Max sits at the northern edge of this Northwoods landscape, where the Max Post Office remains a central landmark for this rural Itasca County community. The area is defined by its intricate water systems, including the sprawling Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, and the larger Lake Winnibigoshish to the southwest. The landscape is heavily managed for recreation and forestry, evidenced by the high concentration of public spaces like the Williams Narrows Campground and Picnic Area, West Seelye Campground, and the Mosomo Point Camp and Picnic Area.

Transport and utility infrastructure are woven through the timberland, from the Farley Hill Lookout to the Amik Lake Dam on Amik Lake. The map reveals a dense network of forest roads such as Forest Rd 2171 and Eagles Nest Rd, providing access to isolated water bodies like Biauswah Lake and Sunken Lake. This 2011 survey documents a region where the traditional Northwoods economy and modern recreational infrastructure overlap at the water's edge.