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2022 Map of Saum

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lower Red Lake anchors the western edge of this Beltrami County landscape, where a dense network of watercourses drains toward the basin. The settlement of Saum serves as a local hub, situated amidst a low-lying terrain defined by the winding paths of the Battle River, N Cormorant River, and Blackduck River. These rivers create a complex hydraulic pattern that has historically shaped the timber and agricultural potential of the region.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial sites such as Quiring Union Cem and Capernaum Cem, which mark the centers of early community life. The presence of Helblad Airport near the northern reaches of Saum indicates the area's continued role in local transportation. The map's grid of rural roads, including Norske Rd Ne and Pioneer Rd Ne, illustrates the persistence of the Public Land Survey System in organizing this northern Minnesota wilderness.