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2019 Map of Orr NE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Orr NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Superior National Forest defines the landscape of this northern Saint Louis County region, where a complex network of waterways and recreational trails intersects with managed timberlands. The prominent Black Duck Lake and its namesake Black Duck River serve as central hydrologic features, alongside the significant Elephant Lake to the east. The presence of Melgeorge Resort Rd and Black Duck Beach Rd suggests a localized economy built around seasonal lakefront recreation and woodland access.

Transport and land management are visible through a grid of forest service routes like the Swan Lake Forest Management Rd and Forest Rte 604. The Arrowhead Snowmobile Trail winds across multiple townships, illustrating the area's modern identity as a destination for outdoor sports. From the quiet reaches of South Bog Lake to the drainage of the Pelican River, the map documents a territory where wilderness preservation and resource management are carefully balanced.