2016 Map of Alice Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this vast aquatic landscape in northern Minnesota, where a labyrinth of interconnected waterways defines the region's character. At the center of the sheet, Alice Lake serves as a major hydrologic hub, receiving the flow of the Kawishiwi River as it winds through the glacial terrain. The map documents an intricate network of portages and water routes, including the Thomas-Caeabie trail connecting Thomas Lake to smaller northern basins. This 2016 survey illustrates the pristine nature of the Boundary Waters area, where named features are almost exclusively limited to natural landmarks like Fishdance Lake, Amber Lake, and Lake Insula. For the researcher or outdoorsman, the map provides a precise record of the shoreline configurations and small islands within remote basins such as Malberg Lake and Fraser Lake before modern environmental shifts might alter these wilderness boundaries.