2016 Map of Sawyer

About this map

The settlement of Sawyer and the nearby Sawyer Cem anchor this 2016 survey of a wetland-rich landscape in Carlton County. This area is defined by a dense network of glacial water bodies, from the larger Rice Portage Lake and Big Lake to smaller basins like Jaskari Lake and Corona Lake. The hydrology is complex, featuring Stoney Brook and the uniquely named Simianahabung Cr, which weave through the low-lying terrain. Human footprints are noted in the rural road network and isolated agricultural operations such as the David Creek Farm. The map reveals how the landscape remains largely dedicated to water and marshland, with residential clusters developing primarily around the eastern shores of the lakes, particularly along Lakeview Dr and Mission Rd, illustrating the modern balance between the region's wilderness character and rural development.