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2013 Map of Ely

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ely
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The gateway to the northern wilderness is anchored by the settlement of Ely, where the industrial legacy of the Iron Range meets the expansive waters of the Superior National Forest. Centered around Miners Lake and the Pioneer Tailings Basin, the landscape shows the footprint of historical mining operations alongside modern educational institutions like the Vermilion Community College. To the east, the village of Winton sits at the edge of Fall Lake, serving as a threshold to a complex chain of waterways including Garden Lake, Farm Lake, and White Iron Lake.

Transport corridors like State Hwy 169 and the northern Echo Trail connect these communities, while the Shagawa River winds through the terrain. Evidence of local history and recreation is found at the Ely Cemetery and the Silver Rapids Lodge and Campground near Silver Rapids, illustrating the area's dual identity as both a working resource landscape and a premier destination for outdoor exploration.