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2019 Map of Dewey Lake NW

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dewey Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Superior National Forest dominates this northern landscape, where a complex network of waterways defines the terrain of Saint Louis County. The Sturgeon River and its various tributaries, including the East Branch Sturgeon River and East Sturgeon River, carve through the forest. This area is characterized by numerous glacial lakes such as Perch Lake, Shannon Lake, and Luna Lake.

A series of specialized routes known as Sturgeon River Sections, including Sturgeon River Section G and Sturgeon River Section F, indicate a managed landscape probably tied to timber or conservation access. The presence of Taconite road suggests the region's connection to Minnesota's iron mining history, while smaller forest tracks like Mudhole Road and Dean Forest Road provide access to the remote interior wetlands and watersheds like Shannon River.