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2016 Map of Split Rock Point

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Split Rock Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Superior defines the southeastern edge of this coastal survey, where the rugged North Shore transition from water to high terrain is marked by prominent landmarks like Split Rock Point and Corundum Point. The landscape is carved by numerous watercourses, including the W Split Rock River, E Split Rock River, and the Gooseberry River, which flows toward the lake near the celebrated Gooseberry Falls. These drainage patterns reveal the complex topography that rises quickly from the shoreline toward the interior forest lands of Silver Creek Township.

Transportation corridors follow the natural contours of the lake, primarily via Minnesota 61, while interior access is provided by routes such as Beaver Valley Rd and the S Nester Grade. Near the northern boundary, the Silver Bay Municipal Airport serves as a modern hub of activity. For those interested in the natural hydrology of the region, the map details many smaller tributaries like Strand Cr, Skunk Cr, and Mink Cr, illustrating the dense network of streams that feed the great lake.