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1959 Map of Crocodile Lake

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Crocodile Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Superior National Forest and the Minnesota State Forest dominate this landscape along the international border between Ontario and Minnesota. The area is defined by a series of elongated, glacial lakes oriented east-to-west, a hallmark of the Boundary Waters region. Notable among these are the expansive Clearwater Lake, Mountain Lake, and Pine Lake, which serve as significant landmarks within the dense forest.

A network of primitive routes and historical crossings, such as the Watap Portage and the Gunflint Trail, highlights the era’s reliance on traditional transport corridors. The map records the intricate hydrology of the Crocodile River drainage, connecting Crocodile Lake to the surrounding wilderness. This 1950s record provides a clear view of the backcountry before modern recreation shifted the character of these remote timberlands and waterways.