2019 Map of Ray SW

About this map

The Rat Root River meanders across the northern reaches of this Minnesota landscape, its path defined by the low-lying wetlands of Koochiching County. This 2019 survey documents a sparsely settled region dominated by large tracts of undeveloped land, punctuated only by a network of rural access roads that follow the rigid lines of the Public Land Survey System. Further south, Beaver Brook drains the western section of the map, carving through terrain marked by numerous small depressions and marshy areas. The presence of roads like Biondich Rd, Budris Rd, and Boyum Rd suggests a landscape shaped by local landholders and a history of timber or agricultural access. This map offers researchers a clear view of the drainage patterns and secondary road systems in an area where the natural watercourse remains the primary geographical feature.