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2019 Map of Red Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Little Rock and Red Lake anchor the northern landscape of this Beltrami County survey, where the glacial hydrology of northern Minnesota is on full display. The area is defined by an intricate network of interconnected water bodies, from larger basins like Balm Lake and Island Lake to smaller, family-named features such as Ahlin Lake, Fairbanks Lake, and Burt Lake. These lakes are joined by drainage systems including Little Rock Creek and the Sandy River, reflecting a terrain where water dictates the patterns of settlement and movement.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Island Lake Cem, situated near the eastern shore of its namesake water. The road network, including routes like Nay Ah Shing and Walking Shield Rd, highlights the cultural significance of the Red Lake Reservation area. This 2019 survey documents a landscape that remains largely defined by its original natural features, providing a precise record of contemporary shoreline positions and rural infrastructure.