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2013 Map of Saum

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Saum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lower Red Lake defines the western edge of this Beltrami County landscape, where the shoreline meets a network of slow-moving waterways and northern timberland. The small communities of Saum and Quiring serve as local anchors in a region characterized by its expansive river systems, including the convergence of the N Br Battle River and S Br Battle River into the main Battle River. Further south, the N Cormorant River and Blackduck River wind through the terrain, illustrating the complex hydrology that historically shaped the development of this area.

Evidence of early rural organization is preserved through the presence of the Capernaum Cem and Quiring Township Cem, providing valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the township. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the Red Lake State Frst, while the presence of the Helblad Airport near Saum indicates the continued importance of small-scale aviation for accessibility in these northern reaches.