2019 Map of Crab Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest defines the character of this northeastern Minnesota landscape, where an intricate network of waterways and portage routes connects numerous glacial lakes. The central expanse of Crab Lake is punctuated by smaller bodies such as Little Crab Lake and Barefoot Lake, linked by drainages like Crab Creek. This 2019 survey documents the modern accessibility of the area, showing established routes including Tamarack Lake Road and Wolf Lake Road that skirt the edge of the wilderness. To the north, the Korb River and Silaca-Korb River provide natural corridors through the timber, while named islands like Snellman Island and Pine Island dot the northern reaches of Burnside Lake. The map reveals a transition between forest service access and more remote interior waters like Cummings Lake, highlighting the enduring geography of the Boundary Waters region.