2013 Map of Ash Lake

About this map

Ash Lake and its surrounding wetlands form the center of this 2013 study in northern Saint Louis County. This landscape is defined by the managed woodlands of the Superior National Forest and the Snf, where the Ash River flows northward toward the Canadian border and the Lost River meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. The map captures a transition in local infrastructure, showing the corridor of Us 53 as it bisects the forest, providing a modern contrast to the network of timber and access routes like Ash Lake Rd, Old Aspen Way, and the Lost River Forest Management Rd. These forest management roads and the inclusion of Town Line Rd reflect the dual identity of the region as both a protected wilderness and a functional timber resource area.