2016 Map of Comstock Lake

About this map

Comstock Lake and the winding course of the Whiteface River anchor this Saint Louis County landscape, a region defined by its dense network of glacial lakes and tributaries. The hydrography of the area is particularly complex, with Lower Comstock Lake, Hart Lake, and Hendrickson Lake forming a chain of water bodies connected by minor drainages like Gimlet Creek. Further south, the Big Kab-Wan-Ka River and Rush Lake dominate the terrain, reflecting the wetland-rich environment of northern Minnesota. Access to these remote waters is maintained through a modest network of local routes, including Comstock Lake Rd and Setterlund Dr, which serve the small lakeside clusters. This 2016 survey documents the enduring physical geography of the Iron Range backcountry, where the names of small creeks such as Coolidge Cr and Bug Creek reveal the local history of land use and navigation in the wilderness.