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2011 Map of Sawbill Landing

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sawbill Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sawbill Landing and a series of remote outposts define this northern Minnesota landscape, where the road network is dictated by the complex waterways of the Arrowhead region. The map reveals a cluster of landings along the rivers and lakes, including Wheeler Landing and Kelly Landing, which historically served as vital access points for timber and transport. The Dumbbell River and Arrowhead Creek systems anchor the geography, connecting dozens of uniquely named water bodies such as Weapon Lake, Redskin Lake, and Shoofly Lake.

Transport is dominated by forest routes like Sawbill Landing Rd and Trappers Lake Rd, which thread through the dense lake country. The presence of Long Lake Camp and Martin Landing suggests a landscape shaped by seasonal residency and backcountry exploration. The intricate hydrography, featuring smaller landmarks like Finn Pond and Doghouse Lake, provides a clear view of the drainage patterns and isolated topography typical of this part of Lake County.