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2019 Map of Virginia

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Virginia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Laurentian Divide cuts through this portion of the Mesabi Range, a geographical marker where waters flow either north toward the Arctic or south toward the Atlantic. This topographical study captures the iron-rich landscape of Saint Louis County, dominated by the urban footprint of Virginia and Mountain Iron. The transition from industrial infrastructure to the protected woodlands of the Superior National Forest is clear, with mining legacy evidenced by the Minntac Tailings Basin Cell One in the northwest.

Local institutions and residential patterns are well-defined, from the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College and Greenwood Cem to the smaller settlements of Parkville and West Virginia. A network of recreational and utility routes, including the Laurentian Snowmobile trail and various sections of the Lookout Mountain trail system, emphasizes the area's modern multi-use character. Natural features like Silver Lake and Virginia Lake remain central to the city's geography.