2013 Map of Payne

About this map

The Payne settlement area in Saint Louis County is defined by a landscape of glacial lakes and slow-moving waterways. This 2013 survey illustrates the sparse residential patterns of northern Minnesota, where small communities like Baden are connected by a network of rural routes such as Co Hwy-7 and Lake Nichols Rd. The Little Whiteface River meanders through the central terrain, feeding into a complex system of wetlands and small water bodies. Dominating the eastern portion of the map is Nichols Lake, surrounded by small access roads like S Shore Dr and Cabin Rd that suggest seasonal or recreational use. To the south, Maple Leaf Lake and Aerie Lake Rd mark the transition toward more densely forested sections of the quadrangle. The map is a precise record of the road names and hydrography that shape this quiet corner of the Northwoods.