2010 Map of Upstead Lake

About this map

Hull and Toivola serve as the primary markers of human settlement in this Saint Louis County landscape, which is defined largely by its glacial hydrology and low-lying wetlands. The northern reaches are punctuated by the namesake Upstead Lake and nearby Finberg Lake, while Sand Creek meanders through the central terrain towards the eastern border. This 2010 topographic record captures the area's rural character, showing the limited road infrastructure that connects these small communities through the thick of the Minnesota woods. Farther south, Exnell Lake sits adjacent to the curiously named Devils Islands, illustrating a landscape where name-bearing landmarks are few and far between, often tied to specific water bodies or small clusters of buildings.