1963 Map of Astrid Lake

About this map

The dense lake country of northern St. Louis County is depicted here at a time when the wilderness was managed primarily through the Jeanette State Forest and the Superior National Forest. This landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, dominated by the large expanse of Trout Lake at the southern edge, including its North Arm and the adjacent Little Trout Lake. The map illustrates the glacial character of the region, where numerous named water bodies like Oriniack Lake, Astrid Lake, and Maude Lake are interconnected by narrow drainages and marshy lowlands.