1963 Map of Angleworm Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest and Burntside State Forest converge in this northern Minnesota wilderness, mapped just as modern conservation efforts were formalizing the character of the Boundary Waters area. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and waterways, including the elongated Angleworm Lake, the Hegman lakes, and the sprawling Stuart Swamp. Civil works are sparse, centered primarily on the Echo Trail corridor which provides the only major land access through the timber. A notable landmark for early forest management is the Angleworm Lookout Tower, situated on a high point above the lakes. This survey also records human intersections with the terrain through a few designated campsites and local features like Pictured Rock on North Hegman Lake, reflecting the region's transition into a destination for specialized wilderness recreation.