Loading map...

2019 Map of Saum

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Saum and Quiring anchor this Beltrami County landscape, where the eastern shoreline of Lower Red Lake meets a complex network of northern waterways. The terrain is defined by its low-lying hydrology, dominated by the winding paths of the S Br Battle River, the N Cormorant River, and the Blackduck River. These waters traverse a region historically shaped by small settlements and the rural township structure typical of northern Minnesota.

Local landmarks such as Capernaum Cem and the Quiring Township Cem provide clear points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking early residents of the area. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Helblad Airport near Saum, while a grid of local roads like Norske Rd NE and Tolgen Rd NE suggests the cultural heritage of the farming and timber communities that established this part of the state.