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2016 Map of Palo

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Palo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Palo and its surrounding wetlands define this portion of the Iron Range region, where the Saint Louis River snakes through a landscape dominated by glacial lakes and marshes. The area’s spiritual and local history is anchored by the Rauha Cem, located south of Frying Pan Lake. The topography is notably flat, punctuated by numerous water bodies such as Esquagama Lake, Lost Lake, and Cedar Island Lake.

Transport in this era relies on established routes like the Vermilion Trl and the Rudy Perpich Memorial Dr, reflecting the region's connection to broader Minnesota history. Small-scale drainage patterns are visible through features like Mud Hen Cr in the south, while the density of named lakes—including the uniquely named Tikander Lake and Kahtaya Lake—suggests a landscape shaped by water and low-lying basin geography.