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1969 Map of Cranberry Bay

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Cranberry Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Kabetogama State Forest dominates this northern wilderness landscape, where the boundary between Koochiching and St. Louis counties meets the international border between the United States and Canada. This 1969 survey captures an era of backcountry transit, illustrated by the presence of a Winter Trail and the Gold Portage Trail crossing the narrow land bridge between Black Bay and Kabetogama Lake.

Remote islands and rocky hazards populate the waters of Rainy Lake, including the aptly named Dryweed Island, Rottenwood Island, and the distinctive Chief Wooden Frogs Islands. Local history is anchored by Cemetery Island near the southern shore, while the interior features secluded waters like Locator Lake, accessible only by trail. This map provides a detailed view of the complex shoreline before significant modern development, preserving the nomenclature of points and reefs such as La Bontys Point and Shortys Reef.