2022 Map of Ray

About this map

The settlement of Ray sits at the heart of this northern landscape, where the Rat Root River and its East Branch weave through extensive wetlands and wooded lowlands in Koochiching County. This 2022 survey captures the transition from managed agricultural lands, evidenced by the Farm Service Agency Interest of Minnesota, to the preserved wilderness of Voyageurs National Park in the northeast. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Ray Cem and the Lyman Cem, while the David Dill-Arrowhead State Trail provides a continuous path through the varied terrain. Smaller waterways like Tom Cod Creek further define the intricate drainage patterns of this region, which remains primarily defined by its natural watercourses and sparse road network.