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2022 Map of Sandstone North

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sandstone North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Kettle River carves a dramatic path through the center of this Pine County landscape, defining the rugged character of Banning State Park. The river's power is evident at Hell's Gate Rapids and Quarry Rapids, where the water transitions through varied elevations. This modern survey illustrates the settlement patterns of eastern Minnesota, from the northern cluster at Rutledge to the street grids of Askov and Sandstone.

Evidence of the area's spiritual and community centers remains at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cem, while the natural topography is marked by distinctive geological features like the Big Sink Hole. An extensive network of trails, including the Banning State Park Trails Trl and various snowmobile routes, crisscrosses the terrain, highlighting the transition from industrial history to contemporary recreational use along the water and through the surrounding forests.