2019 Map of Dutton Lake

About this map

The international boundary between the United States and Canada cuts through this portion of the Superior National Forest in Lake County, Minnesota. The landscape is dominated by the glacial interconnectedness of the Boundary Waters, where long, narrow bodies of water like Knife Lake and Ottertrack Lake follow the northeast-southwest geological grain of the Canadian Shield. This 2019 survey documents the intricate water network within the Rainy River District, including smaller interior basins such as Dutton Lake, Amoeber Lake, and Conic Lake. The map illustrates the preservation of a primitive wilderness character, showing no roads or established settlements, focusing instead on the hydrography and elevation contours that define this protected forest region.