2022 Map of Payne

About this map

Payne and the surrounding wetland landscape of St. Louis County are defined by a network of rural roads and water bodies in this recent topographic survey. The area transitions from the small settlement at Payne in the north through the scattered communities of Birch and Baden further south. The Little Whiteface River meanders through the central terrain, while Nichols Lake and Lake Williams serve as significant local landmarks. The road network, including Co Rd 7 and Co Hwy 133, connects these rural outposts, reflecting the enduring settlement patterns of northern Minnesota. This map detail reveals how the local landscape is segmented by township and range lines like t53n r18w, illustrating the geometric organization of the region's vast natural spaces.