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2022 Map of Pennington

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pennington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pennington sits at the junction of waterways and forest roads in this northern Minnesota landscape within the Chippewa National Forest. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Mississippi River as it moves between major water bodies like Kitchi Lake and Cass Lake. This area, where Beltrami, Itasca, and Cass counties meet, shows a complex network of forest routes, including Power Dam Rd and Scenic Hwy NE, which provide access to the numerous lakes and wetlands that dominate the terrain.

Evidence of local land management and recreation appears at the Bald Eagle Center and through features like the Cub Impoundment. Significant hydrological features such as Lydick Brook, Sucker Cr, and Schram Lake highlight the glacial heritage of the region. The map also records specialized trails like the Tower Lake Hwy Trl, illustrating how the forest is navigated north of the river's main channel.