2016 Map of Toivola

About this map

Toivola and its surrounding wetlands occupy a low-lying stretch of Saint Louis County where the Saint Louis River and its tributaries define the drainage. The area is characterized by the expansive Toivola Swamp, a landscape that has historically shaped the placement of local roads and farmsteads. Local history is anchored at the central settlement along Arkola Rd, while the Toivola Cem and Sarikoski Cem serve as important touchstones for genealogical research in this rural Minnesota community. The hydrology is complex, featuring the convergence of the W Swan River and E Swan River as they meander toward the larger river system. A network of township roads, including W Toivola Rd and Gust Lahti Rd, connects the scattered residences and provides a detailed view of the rural township's contemporary layout.