2019 Map of Upstead Lake

About this map

Hull sits at the geographic center of this wetland-rich landscape in Saint Louis County, a region defined by its complex hydrology and vast bog systems. The terrain is dominated by the sprawling Toivola Swamp, which covers much of the northeastern portion of the sheet. Large bodies of water like Upstead Lake and Exnell Lake break up the low-lying reaches, with the latter featuring the distinctively named Devils Islands. The drainage pattern is further detailed by Sand Cr, which winds through the eastern sections of the quadrangle. This 2019 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the modern state of this Minnesota wilderness, emphasizing the intricate boundaries of the Public Land Survey System including Townships t55n r21w, t55n r20w, t54n r21w, and t54n r20w. This data is particularly valuable for understanding modern land management and hydrological shifts in this characteristic Iron Range vicinity.