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2022 Map of Dark Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dark Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Superior National Forest lands dominate this portion of St. Louis County, where a dense network of timber and recreational trails weaves through the northern Minnesota woods. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring a string of significant water bodies including Lake Leander, Dark Lake, and Knuckey Lake. The Sturgeon River and Dark River systems provide the primary drainage, with smaller tributaries like Paavola Cr and the descriptively named Lonesome Polecat Cr cutting through the forest.

Modern recreation and land management are evident through the extensive trail systems such as the Taconite Ohv Trl and various forest spurs like Smith Spur S and North Dark River Trl. The map reflects a region primarily dedicated to wilderness and forestry rather than dense settlement, with only scattered roads like Goodell Road and Biss Road providing access to the interior lakes and timber stands.