2019 Map of Brule Lake

About this map

Brule Lake dominates this portion of the Superior National Forest in Cook County, characterized by a complex network of interconnected glacial lakes and the prominent Misquah Hills to the northeast. This 2019 survey captures the interior of the wilderness before any significant modern development, where transportation is defined by water routes and the Brule Lake Trail. Distinctive landforms such as Fishbox Island, Jock Mock Point, and Jock Mock Bay break the expansive surface of the primary lake, which is surrounded by smaller bodies of water including Juno Lake, Davis Lake, and Winchell Lake. The hydrography of the region is further detailed by the Vern River and the numerous portages indicated by named features like the Davis Lake-N Cone Lake passage, illustrating the historical reliance on these traditional travel corridors through the Minnesota backcountry.