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2016 Map of Cranberry Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Voyageurs National Park defines this water-dominated landscape along the international border between Minnesota and Ontario. This 2016 survey captures the intricate archipelago of Rainy Lake and Kabetogama Lake, where the boundary between Koochiching and St. Louis counties meets the Canadian frontier. The map serves as a detailed record of the islands and shoals that characterize this wilderness corridor, including Dryweed Island, Diamond Island, and the notably named Chief Wooden Frogs Islands.

Navigation and local geography are anchored by distinctive landmarks like La Bontys Point and Steamboat Island. For those researching local history or geography, the presence of Cemetery Island in the southern portion of the map suggests earlier human activity or communal importance within the lake system. The complex hydrology is further detailed by narrow passages like Cranberry Cr and secluded water bodies such as Locator Lake, providing a clear view of the park's interior before modern changes.