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2022 Map of Bootleg Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bootleg Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this wilderness area in Saint Louis County, characterized by a complex network of waterways and portage trails. The Little Indian Sioux River and its middle branch provide the primary aquatic structure, flowing through a landscape defined by glacial lakes and narrow creeks. Landmarks such as Bootleg Lake, Meander Lake, and Van Vac Lake are central to this territory, which is navigated via the historic Echo Trail and the Bootleg-Sioux River Trail.

The presence of the Kessanen Pit suggests small-scale resource extraction amidst the dense vegetation, while various named tributaries like Triumph Creek, Spike Horn Creek, and Bellow Creek feed into the larger river systems. This map captures the modern recreational and conservation character of the North Woods, where traditional water routes and forest roads like Moose Loop remain the primary means of access.