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2013 Map of Cherokee Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cherokee Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this entire northern landscape, a dense network of glacial water bodies and interconnecting streams. The eponymous Cherokee Lake serves as a central hub for the region's hydrography, connected to surrounding basins like Town Lake and Gordon Lake. The intricate waterway of the Frost River meanders through the northwest, linking Frost Lake with smaller, descriptively named features such as Octopus Lake and Squish Lake.

The map reveals a wilderness area defined by its complex shoreline geometry and elevation changes, where lakes are separated by narrow land bridges. Notable for its uniquely named landmarks, the territory includes Noodle Lake, Gunstock Lake, and the Triplet Lakes. This 2013 survey provides a clear look at the primitive drainage patterns and remote topography of Cook County before modern digital updates, capturing the specific shoreline contours of Ash Lake and Jay Lake in the northeastern corner.