2019 Map of Angleworm Lake

About this map

The Superior National Forest encompasses this water-rich expanse of northern Minnesota, dominated by a network of interconnected lakes and pristine drainages. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, where the Stuart River flows through the northwest and numerous named bodies of water like Angleworm Lake, Slim Lake, and Baldpate Lake fill the depressions of the Shield country. Land navigation is limited to a few specific corridors, most notably the historic Echo Trail and a series of portage and hiking routes including the Angleworm Trail and the Slim Lake Loop. The topography is punctuated by features such as Pictured Rocks near Hardtack Lake, illustrating the exposed bedrock characteristic of the region. This 2019 survey documents the modern recreational and conservation footprint of the Boundary Waters vicinity, emphasizing the importance of non-motorized travel through segments like the Angleworm-Trease trail.