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1963 Map of Bootleg Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bootleg Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Little Sioux River and the Indian River wind through this heavily glaciated pocket of northeastern Minnesota, a landscape defined by its intricate network of lakes and drainage basins. During this mid-century survey period, the area sits at the intersection of several managed wilderness zones, including the Lake Jeanette State Forest and the Superior National Forest. The transition into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is clearly marked, illustrating the region's preservation as a primary aquatic thoroughfare.

Hydrological features dominate the terrain, from the Sioux Falls to the sprawling waters of Bootleg Lake and Triumph Lake. The map identifies several smaller, secluded water bodies such as Bezhik Lake, Neesh Lake, and Niswi Lake, providing a precise record of the shoreline and elevation before later forest management revisions. For those researching the wilderness history of St. Louis County, this survey documents the rugged portage and river system in its state prior to more modern recreational development.