2022 Map of Coleman Island

About this map

Superior National Forest defines the pristine character of this borderland region within Saint Louis County, where the United States boundary with Canada weaves through complex waterways. At the heart of this aquatic landscape lies Lac la Croix, a sprawling water body featuring the prominent Coleman Island and the smaller Twentyfive Island. The topography is dominated by an intricate network of interconnected lakes and bays, such as Lady Boot Bay, Never Fail Bay, and Tiger Bay, linked by narrow passages like Fish Stake Narrows. This labyrinthine drainage system, including Ge-be-on-e-quet Lake and Pocket Lake, illustrates the glaciated terrain typical of the Boundary Waters area. The absence of roads and settlements throughout the quadrangle highlights the preserved wilderness state of these northern reaches, where travel is dictated by the shoreline and the portages between basins like Arch Lake and Profit Lake.