2010 Map of Ridge NW

About this map

Sturgeon River meanders across the northern portion of this Koochiching County landscape, defining the primary drainage pattern of this largely undeveloped stretch of Northern Minnesota. The terrain is notably sparse, reflecting a period of preservation or slow growth where natural watercourses remained the dominant features on the land. In the eastern reaches, Hay Creek flows northward, joining the intricate network of tributaries that characterize this region. This 2010 edition by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise record of the hydrography and elevation contours, serving as a baseline for understanding the physical geography of the area before modern infrastructure expansion or climate-driven changes altered these historic waterways.