2019 Map of Wildwood

About this map

Wildwood stands as the primary point of settlement in this northern Minnesota landscape, surrounded by an extensive network of wetlands and forested ridges. The geography is defined by subtle elevation changes traced by Gemmell Ridge Forest Rd, which cuts diagonally across the township lines. Local history is anchored at the Wildwood Cem, situated near the junction of Co Rd 27 and Wildwood Rd. The drainage of this often-saturated terrain is managed by Caldwell Brook, which meanders through the central sections of the quadrangle. The naming of Smallpox Rd in the eastern portion of the survey hints at the local legacy of historical disease outbreaks or quarantine sites in this remote area of Koochiching County. This map reflects a landscape where human habitation is sparse and carefully positioned relative to the water-heavy terrain.