2016 Map of Nebish

About this map

Nebish and the southern edge of Redby anchor this northern Minnesota landscape, characterized by a complex network of glacial lakes and reservation roads. The terrain is defined by its water, from the central basin of Nebish Lake and nearby Smyth Lake to more remote bodies like Gibibwisher Lake and Wending Lake. A system of tribal and county routes, such as Resvn Hwy 1 and Resvn Hwy 15, provides the primary framework for local travel through these northern woods. The layout of roads like Lumberjack Rd NE and Gillman Rd NW suggests a history of timber management and rural residency. Small creeks, including Hay Cr and Darrigans Cr, drain the low-lying wetlands that separate the numerous named lakes like Dark Lake and Hagali Lake, illustrating the post-glacial topography of the Red Lake region.