2013 Map of Deer Lake NW

About this map

The remote forest and bog terrain of the Minnesota Northwoods define this 2013 survey of the borderlands between Itasca and Koochiching counties. This landscape is characterized by its glacial hydrology, featuring several isolated water bodies such as Myrtle Lake, Shine Lake, and Thimble Lake. A network of unpaved forest and maintenance routes, including the N Lofgrin Rd and the S Lofgrin Forest Rd, provide the only infrastructure through this heavily timbered area. The drainage pattern is led by the winding course of Reilly Brook, which moves through the center of the sheet. The prevalence of features like the Holstrum Spur Trl and Lofgrin Truck Trl reflects the region's managed wilderness and logging heritage, where specialized trails and spurs are essential for navigating the complex wetland and forest mosaic.