2022 Map of Norman Lake NE

About this map

The Sturgeon River snakes across this portion of northern Minnesota, defining the drainage of a landscape dominated by extensive wetlands. This 2022 survey captures the northern reach of Koochiching County, where the hydrological network includes the Tamarac River and the Lost River. The map reflects a remote, largely undeveloped region where the primary markers of human organization are the Public Land Survey System boundaries, such as those for t155n r29w and t155n r28w. The complex patterns of the National Wetlands Inventory are evident here, showing the intricate relationship between the slow-moving rivers and the surrounding low-lying terrain. This document is a vital reference for understanding the modern conservation and hydrographic state of these north-woods waterways.