2016 Map of Elephant Lake

About this map

Elephant Lake and Silver Lake anchor this 2016 study of the northern wilderness within the Superior National Forest. This section of Saint Louis County is defined by a dense network of waterways, where the Pelican River and Vermilion River navigate a landscape of wetlands and low-lying basins. The map illustrates a contemporary balance between recreational access and preservation, evidenced by the winding path of the Arrowhead Snowmobile Trail and numerous forest routes like Forest Rd 203 and the Marion Lake Spur. While residential development is sparse, concentrated primarily along N Elephant Lake Rd, the cartography focuses on the complex drainage of smaller tributaries such as Elephant Cr, Bug Cr, and Clear Cr. This modern survey provides an exact look at the topography and water levels in the years following the turn of the twenty-first century.