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2019 Map of Basswood Lake East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Basswood Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The United States of America Canada international boundary bisects this remote wilderness landscape, where the waters of Basswood Lake dominate the northern terrain. Located within the Superior National Forest, the map detail focuses on a complex network of islands and peninsulas, including United States Point, Hausons Island, and Indian Grave Island. This 2019 survey documents a landscape defined by its glacial lake system and portage routes, rather than permanent settlements or industrial development.

Remote trails and winter routes such as Hula-Wind Bay Winter and Wind-Moose connect the various water bodies, including Wind Bay, Indiana Lake, and Hoist Bay. This area represents a protected corridor of the Boundary Waters, where the absence of modern roads highlights the reliance on water-based travel. Notable landmarks like Washington Island and Lincoln Island serve as key navigational points for those tracing historical travel routes through this portion of Lake County.