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2013 Map of Virginia

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Virginia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The city of Virginia and its surrounding iron-range landscapes are meticulously documented in this 2013 survey. The urban core is defined by a dense grid of streets including Chestnut St W and 8th St S, situated between Silver Lake and Virginia Lake. Educational and civic infrastructure like the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College and Greenwood Cemetery are clearly visible, while the residential areas of Franklin and Parkville extend the settlement footprint.

Industrial activity dominates the northern and western terrain, where the Plant Site Settling Basin and Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One mark the scale of local mining operations. This industrial geography contrasts with the natural boundaries of the Superior National Forest and the prominent Laurentian Divide. These topographic features, including Lookout Mountain, dictate the drainage patterns of the Sand River and E Two River, illustrating the complex relationship between the area's geological wealth and its natural environment.