1963 Map of Coleman Island

About this map

Coleman Island sits at the center of this remote lakeland territory along the international border, surrounded by the intricate waterways of Lac La Croix. This landscape is defined by its status as a protected wilderness, encompassing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior National Forest on the United States side, mirrored by Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario. The map documents the northern boundary of St. Louis County, where the Rainy River District meets Minnesota at the Neguaguon Lake Indian Reserve 25D. Notable water features include the Pocket Creek Rapids and the narrow passage at Fish Stake Narrows. The terrain is a complex mosaic of granite-edged lakes and islands, from Twentyfour Island in the north to family-named bays like Lady Boot Bay and Never Fail Bay in the south.