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2013 Map of Norman Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Norman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Norman Lake and the surrounding marshy lowlands of the Minnesota Northwoods define this remote landscape at the border of Beltrami and Koochiching counties. The hydrological network is the dominant feature of the terrain, with the Tamarac River winding westward across the central portion of the map. Nearby, the Little Tamarac River and the aptly named Lost River suggest the subtle, shifting drainage patterns typical of this glacial plain.

Human activity is primarily represented by a sparse grid of forest and county roads. Co Hwy-40 and Pine Island Rd provide the principal east-west and north-south access through the area. The prevalence of township roads like Twp Hwy 1 and named routes like Balsiger Rd indicates a landscape managed for timber or conservation rather than dense settlement, offering a clear view of the region's wilderness character in the early 21st century.