2016 Map of Ranier OE N

About this map

Rainy Lake dominates this northern frontier landscape, where an intricate network of islands and inlets straddles the international boundary between Minnesota and Canada. The map illustrates the complex hydrography of the region as it appeared in 2016, with the southern portion of the sheet anchored by the border of Koochiching Co. This specific perspective highlights the numerous unnamed small islands and rocky outcrops that define the aquatic passage along the border of the United States of America. The detailed shoreline and wetland data provide a precise look at the seasonal and geographical character of this boreal lake environment, serving as an important resource for understanding the contemporary geography of the Rainy River District.