1963 Map of Astrid Lake

About this map

Lake Jeanette State Forest and the Superior National Forest define this landscape in northern St. Louis County, where water and timber dictate the geography. The map shows a complex network of glacial lakes and interconnecting streams, including Astrid Lake, Maude Lake, and Lake Crellin. Human activity is primarily oriented toward recreation and natural resource management, evidenced by several designated campsites, a Picnic Area, and the Norway Lookout Tower perched on a high ridge. To the south, the terrain transitions into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, specifically surrounding the North Arm of Trout Lake and Oriniack Lake. Small-scale industrial activity appears at the northern edge near the Gravel Pits, while names like Foolsgold Lake and Saltpark Lake suggest the colorful local vernacular of earlier prospectors and woodsmen.