2016 Map of Cherokee Lake

About this map

The Superior National Forest dominates this section of the Minnesota wilderness, characterized by an intricate network of interconnected glacial lakes and drainage systems. The Frost River meanders through the northern portion of the quadrangle, linking water bodies such as Frost Lake, Iris Lake, and Chase Lake. This landscape is a classic representation of the Boundary Waters region, where travel was historically dictated by water routes and portages between named features like Sawbill Lake and Ada Lake. The map reveals a specific nomenclature of the area, with evocative groupings such as Smoke Lake, Flame Lake, and Burnt Lake in the southwest, alongside more descriptive names like Siamese Lakes and Triplet Lakes. No major roads or settlements are present, reflecting the preserved primitive character of this protected forest land in the early twenty-first century.