2010 Map of McCarty River

About this map

The confluence of major waterways defines this portion of Saint Louis County, where the Whiteface River and its tributary, the Little Whiteface River, flow toward a sweeping bend in the Saint Louis River. The landscape is characterized by its complex river systems, including the namesake McCarty River which meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. A structured grid of rural roads, such as McGonagle Rd and Hingeley Rd, suggests a pattern of large-tract land division and timber or agricultural activity typical of northern Minnesota. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the drainage patterns and secondary routes like Benson Rd and Swan Lake Rd that connect this river-heavy region.