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1981 Map of Bird Lake

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Bird Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The St Louis River winds through the heart of the Superior National Forest, defining a landscape of dense timber and marshland in St. Louis County. This northern Minnesota wilderness is marked by its complex hydrology, where numerous smaller streams like Water Hen Creek, Bum Creek, and Little Shaver Creek feed into the primary river system. The presence of the Hoyt Lakes Village Boundary in the northwest corner suggests the proximity of municipal development to this otherwise wild terrain.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range railroad line cutting through the northern portion of the quadrangle, a vital link for the region's mining heritage. Scattered Gravel Pits and landmarks such as Skibo Vista provide specific points of interest for those tracing the intersection of resource extraction and public land management. Recreational features are also noted, including a Picnic Area on the shores of Bird Lake and a Heliport near the village boundary.