2010 Map of Rum River

About this map

The West Branch Rum River and the main stem of the Rum River dominate this portion of Mille Lacs County, flowing through a landscape defined by its intricate drainage patterns and grid-based rural infrastructure. The 2010 survey illustrates a region where water and land use are deeply intertwined, with the Saint Francis River and Tibbetts Brook feeding into the local watershed. The presence of numerous township roads and county routes, such as County Hwy-67 and Twp Hwy 311, reveals a highly organized agricultural or residential grid typical of Central Minnesota. This network of thoroughfares, including Ronneby Rd Ne and Sage Rd, provides a clear view of how property was divided and accessed at the start of the 21st century. Geographers and local historians can use these precise alignments to trace the development of rural tracts between the various branches and brooks that cross the quadrangle.