2013 Map of Ranier

About this map

Ranier sits at the vital juncture where Rainy Lake flows into the Rainy River, marking a point of international transit along the border between Minnesota and Ontario. This 2013 survey details the interface of land and water, showing how local life centers on the waterfront from the Po in town to the residential clusters at Jameson. The landscape is defined by its complex shoreline, characterized by numerous inlets and landforms such as Ogard Point and Birch Point. Moving south from the border, the terrain transitions into a dense network of wetlands and smaller watercourses. The map traces the southward flow of Jackfish Cr toward the significant hydrological system of Rat Root River and Rat Root Lake, illustrating the vast, interconnected aquatic geography of Koochiching Co.