2010 Map of Mizpah

About this map

Mizpah and the smaller settlement of Forest Grove anchor this 2010 topographic record of Northome and the surrounding Koochiching County landscape. The area is characterized by a structured grid of forest roads, including County Hwy-17 and County Hwy-58, which cut through the drainage basins of Caldwell Brook. A significant diagonal landmark is the Blue Ox Trl, a recreational trail following an old railroad corridor that historically linked these remote timber communities. Local genealogy and history are anchored at the Mizpah Cemetery and the Mizpah Post Office, while the northern portion of the quadrangle shows the water management of Girl Lake Dam. The map reflects a modern era where traditional northern Minnesota infrastructure like the Itasca St corridor meets contemporary land management and transportation needs.