2016 Map of Eagle Mountain

About this map

Eagle Mtn stands as the prominent landmark within this portion of the Superior National Forest, marking a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and portages. The Misquah Hills rise between deep water bodies like Winchell Lake to the north and the expansive Brule Lake to the south. This terrain preserves the traditional travel corridors of the North Woods, including the Brule Lake Trail and the Swan Lake-Vernon Lake portage route. The map illustrates a wilderness largely devoid of modern road infrastructure, focusing instead on the hydrographic connections between Vernon Lake, Swan Lake, and smaller named ponds such as Fishhook Lake and Redeye Lake. For researchers and outdoorsmen, it provides a detailed record of the elevations and shorelines within this protected Minnesota backcountry.