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2019 Map of Ray SE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ray SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Arbutus sits at the heart of this Northwoods landscape, where the Superior National Forest encompasses a complex network of wetlands and boreal waterways. The terrain is defined by low-lying drainages like the Kinmount Cr and the winding course of the E Br Rat Root River, which meanders through several townships. High ground is represented by landmarks such as Indian Hill, providing a contrast to the surrounding basins that hold Pearl Lake and Little Lake.

A network of forest and county roads, including Budris Rd, Keyes Rd, and Biondich Rd, provides access across the rugged border between Koochiching and St. Louis counties. This 2019 survey documents a region where timber management and traditional recreation intersect, preserving the spatial relationship of isolated settlements and the natural river systems that have shaped local transport and land use for generations.