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2011 Map of Crocodile Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Crocodile Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Glacial lakes and interconnected waterways dominate this remote boundary region between Minnesota and Ontario as it appeared in 2011. The landscape is defined by long, narrow basins such as Watap Lake, Rove Lake, and Clearwater Lake, which reflect the area's geological history of scouring and uplift. These water bodies are often separated by narrow portages or connected by streams like the Crocodile River.

Human presence is minimal, largely confined to forest infrastructure like S Clearwater Rd and Forest Rte 316, alongside recreational points such as the Swamper Lake Parking and Boat Access. The topography is punctuated by features like Johnson Falls, located between Caribou Lake and Little Caribou Lake. The naming conventions here often lean toward the whimsical and botanical, including Melon Lake, Onion Lake, Cucumber Lake, and Turnip Lake.