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1957 Map of Basswood Lake, 1963 Print
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1957 Map of Basswood Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Quetico Provincial Park dominates this mid-century survey of the international border between Lake County and Ontario. The intricate water network of the Boundary Waters is documented here during a period of active conservation and scientific interest, highlighted by the Quetico Wilderness Research Center on the shores of Basswood Lake. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by glacial action, featuring massive landforms like Hunter Island and a labyrinth of bays including Thursday Bay and Wednesday Bay. Evidence of human activity is sparse but significant, centered around a historic Trading Post and a Gaging Station used for hydrological monitoring. The placement of a Cem on Washington Island points to early island settlement or long-standing regional presence before the area became more strictly regulated as wilderness.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.17 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain