2013 Map of Ray SE

About this map

Arbutus sits within a landscape defined by the dense hydrological network of the Rat Root River and its various branches. This 2013 survey illustrates the convergence of these waterways with smaller tributaries like Kinmount Cr and secluded basins such as Pearl Lake and Little Lake. The terrain is characterized by the modest elevation of Indian Hill and the protected lands of the Superior National Forest, where the boundary between Koochiching and St. Louis Counties cuts a straight line through the timber. Transportation in this northern Minnesota corridor relies on a grid of forest service and local roads, including Budris Rd, Biondich Rd, and S. F. R. 520, which provide access to the remote interior and river crossings.