2016 Map of Rauch

About this map

Rauch sits at a remote crossroads in northern Minnesota, marking a landscape defined by the winding paths of the Little Fork River and the Valley River. This 2016 survey documents the rural character of the borderlands between Koochiching and Itasca counties. The area is characterized by vast wetlands and timberland, accessed primarily by county roads like Co Hwy 75 and forest routes such as Valley River Forest Rd. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies significant local landmarks including Silverdale Cem near the northern edge and Saints Peter and Paul Cem further south. The drainage patterns of Prairie Cr and the larger river systems illustrate the natural hydrology that has long dictated movement and settlement in this North Woods region.