2022 Map of Norman Lake

About this map

The Tamarac River system defines the hydrology of this remote wetland landscape on the boundary between Beltrami and Koochiching counties. The northern reaches are characterized by a dense grid of forestry and service roads, including Forrest Road 96 and Co Rd 40, which navigate through extensive swamp and marshland. To the south, the terrain centers on Norman Lake and the meandering path of the Little Tamarac River. The presence of Rice Paddy Rd NE suggests localized agricultural land use within this predominantly aquatic environment. This modern survey provides an exact record of the shifting channels of the Lost River and the rural road network, including Steel Bridge Rd NE and Balsiger Rd, used to traverse the Minnesota wilderness.