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1963 Map of Crane Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Crane Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Sand Point Lake and its intricate northern waterways form the international boundary between the United States and Canada in this detailed 1963 survey. The settlement of Crane Lake serves as a gateway to the region's vast protected lands, including Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The landscape is defined by its reliance on water-based travel and remote access, featuring prominent portages like the Dawson Portage and narrow channels such as Harrison Narrows and King Williams Narrows.

Local landmarks like the Crane Lake Chapel and the Port of Entry Customs station highlight the community's dual role as a religious center and an official border crossing. The map details numerous islands, such as Ingersolls Island and Indian Island, which populate the larger bodies of water like Mukooda Lake and Little Vermilion Lake, while the Echo River and Loon River drain the southern interior.