2013 Map of McCarthy Creek

About this map

W Br Knife River and its numerous tributaries, including McCarthy Cr and Captain Jacobson Cr, define the drainage patterns across this section of northeastern Minnesota. The landscape is marked by a network of rural roads often named for local families or landmarks, such as Mikkenen Rd, Laine Rd, and Nappa Rd. A notable high point in the southwestern quadrant is home to the Molde Lookout Tower, a site traditionally used for fire observation in these wooded regions. Further east, the Richard B Helgeson Airport provides a modern aviation footprint amidst the winding paths of the Knife River and Little Knife River. The map also captures the political boundary between St Louis Co and Lake Co, illustrating how administrative lines intersect with the natural flow of streams like Stanley Cr and S Br Mud Cr.