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2011 Map of Bootleg Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bootleg Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Indian Sioux River anchors this northern Minnesota landscape, winding through a region defined by its complex network of interconnected waterways and glacial basins. A prominent landmark is Sioux Falls, located where the river tumbles through a significant drop in elevation. To the east, the historic Echo Trl provides one of the few managed access points into this watery interior, cutting across the corner of the map near the Moose River.

The central and eastern portions are dotted with distinctly named lakes such as Bootleg Lake, Canthook Lake, and the trio of Niswi Lake, Neesh Lake, and Bezhik Lake. These names, alongside features like Serenade Lake and Triumph Lake, suggest a history of exploration and logging-era nomenclature. Tributaries like Little Pony River and Big Bull Creek feed the larger river system, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the Saint Louis County woods.