2013 Map of Wayland

About this map

Wayland and the surrounding wilderness of northern Minnesota are defined by the meandering path of the E Fork Rapid River, which flows through the heart of this landscape. The terrain is notably sparse, characteristic of the expansive wetland and forest environments of Koochiching County. Human presence is centered on the Wayland settlement area, where Indian Pines Rd provides one of the few established transportation corridors through the region. This 2013 survey illustrates a quiet, rural pocket of the North Woods where the natural drainage of the river system remains the primary geographic feature, and large-scale development is absent in favor of timberland and conservation areas.