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2022 Map of Eagle Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Eagle Mtn rises as a prominent landmark within the Superior National Forest, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and high ridges. This portion of the Misquah Hills contains a complex hydrography where large bodies of water like Brule Lake and Winchell Lake are connected by established portage routes and paths, including the Swan Lake-Vernon Lake Trl and the Brule Lake Trl.

The map reveals the primitive character of this wilderness area, where movement is dictated by the water and narrow forest tracks. Significant water features such as Brule Bay, Vernon Lake, and the headwaters of Ball Club Cr illustrate the drainage patterns of the arrowhead region. For those studying the geography of northeastern Minnesota, the alignment of the Eagle Mountain Trl provides a clear view of the ascent toward the state's highest elevations.