1968 Map of Ash River NE

About this map

Voyageurs National Park and the Kabetogama State Forest meet in this landscape of complex water networks and island chains. The map documents the intricate shoreline and bathymetry of Kabetogama Lake and Namakan Lake, where several portage routes and campsites indicate the area's importance for water-based navigation and recreation. At the intersection of Sullivan Bay and the Ash River, the Ash River Campground and a Ranger Station serve as primary points of human activity. The presence of Cemetery Island and the Ash River Lookout Tower reflect the layer of early development within this protected wilderness. Deep-water channels like the Blind Indian Narrows and secluded reaches such as Lost Bay reveal a geography defined by the glacial scouring of the Canadian Shield.