2013 Map of Bootleg Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this aquatic landscape of the Boundary Waters region, defined by an intricate network of interconnected waterways and glacial basins. The Little Indian Sioux River and the Moose River serve as the primary drainage arteries, with the former featuring Sioux Falls near the confluence of Spike Horn Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates a wilderness nearly devoid of modern development, save for the presence of Co Hwy 116 and Forest Rte 464 in the northeastern corner. The interior is accessible only via water and portage, connecting notable bodies such as Bootleg Lake, Canthook Lake, and Bezhik Lake. The persistence of indigenous-derived naming conventions like Bezhik Cr, Niswi Lake, and Neesh Lake provides a clear linguistic link to the region's Ojibwe heritage, while labels like Triumph Lake and Serenade Lake reflect more recent recreational naming traditions.