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2013 Map of Silica

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The W Swan River meanders through this portion of the Iron Range, where the industrial legacy of Minnesota's mining operations is clearly visible. Large-scale infrastructure like the Nspc Initial Tailings Basin and Nspc Stage Two Tailings Basin dominate the northern landscape, illustrating the spatial requirements of modern mineral extraction. The map captures the small settlements of Bengal and Silica, positioned south of these industrial zones amidst a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands.

Elevations vary from the low-lying Coons Lake to the prominent Blueberry Hill and Bengal Hill. This area is characterized by its transition from natural water bodies like Little Harriett Lake and Sand Lake to engineered water management systems such as Reservoir Number Six. The survey provides a clear view of the county boundary line between Itasca and Saint Louis counties, which bisects the rugged terrain of the Mesabi Range.