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1963 Map of Angleworm Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Angleworm Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness defines this landscape of interconnected waterways and dense timber within the Superior National Forest. This 1963 survey, with revisions through the mid-1980s, highlights the essential portage routes and trails that navigate between Angleworm Lake and Stuart River. The topography is marked by significant landmarks like the Angleworm Lookout Tower and the Pictured Rocks on North Hegman Lake, indicating the area's importance for forest management and conservation.

Water dominates the quadrangle, with Burntside State Forest protecting the southwestern reaches near Slim Lake and Rice Lake. The network of lakes, including Ed Shave Lake, Agassa Lake, and Nels Lake, illustrates the glacial geography of St. Louis County. This map serves as a record of the wilderness before later management shifts, showing established campsites, a Boat Ramp, and the rugged portage paths that link the Echo River to the surrounding backcountry.