2011 Map of Turpela Lake

About this map

The Saint Louis River winds through this northern landscape, joined by the Partridge River and Water Hen Creek in a complex drainage network characteristic of Saint Louis County. Human infrastructure is subtly etched into the terrain, most notably at the White Water Reservoir Dam which regulates Whitewater Lake in the northeastern corner. The area is defined by a series of small, scattered lakes including Turpela Lake, South Twin Lake, and Neff Lake, many of which carry family names like Hautala Lake and Kumpula Lake. A grid of rural roads and forest routes, such as Trigstad Rd and Palo Road 41, provides access to the timberlands and shoreline property. Near a sharp bend in the river, Norway Point stands as a distinct landmark in this wetland-rich environment.