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2016 Map of Crab Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Crab Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Superior National Forest dominates this landscape, defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and portage-connected waterways within the Boundary Waters region. Burntside Lake anchors the southeastern portion of the map, characterized by significant landforms such as Pine Island and Snellman Island. The interior is marked by a high density of smaller water bodies including Crab Lake, Hassel Lake, and Battle Lake, many of which are linked by the Korb River.

Surface transportation is largely limited to unpaved forest routes and trails that suggest the area's use for wilderness recreation and timber management. Named tracks like the Cummings Loop and Coxey Pond Loop navigate the northern terrain near Cummings Lake, while the southern reaches are accessible via the Tamarack-Lake Road and Wolf Lake Road. This detailed survey reflects the preserved nature of the North Woods, where the geography remains defined by its original water bodies rather than urban expansion.