2016 Map of Toivola SW

About this map

Toivola Swamp dominates the eastern expanse of this Saint Louis County landscape, illustrating the intricate hydrology of northern Minnesota's peatlands. The Floodwood River cuts a winding course through the central and southern portions of the quadrangle, joined by smaller tributaries such as Vaara Cr and Joulu Cr. The region is defined by a sparse but regular grid of rural roads, including W Savanna Rd and Cedar Valley Rd, which navigate the low-lying terrain. While the area lacks dense settlements, the presence of named local routes like Romanek Rd, Autio Rd, and Adams Rd suggests a community of established homesteads and timber-related land use. This survey captures the land before contemporary development might have further altered the drainage patterns of these critical wetlands.