2019 Map of Astrid Lake

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Superior National Forest encompasses this wilderness area in northeast St. Louis County, where a dense network of glacial lakes and portage-style trails defines the landscape. The hydrography is particularly complex, featuring large bodies such as Trout Lake and Little Trout Lake connected by the Little Trout-Sioux River. Smaller, more isolated waters like Astrid Lake, Maude Lake, and Lake Crellin are linked by a system of primitive paths including the Astrid Main Trail and several specialized spurs such as Maude Lake Spur B. The absence of developed highways is replaced by a web of forest access points like Zoom Road and the Norway Trail, reflecting the area's ongoing use for timber management and backcountry recreation. This contemporary survey documents the intricate drainage patterns of creeks like Hilda Cr and Nigh Creek that feed into the region's vast wetland ecosystems.