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1957 Map of Ensign Lake, 1960 Print
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1957 Map of Ensign Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The international border between Canada and the United States bisects this mid-century wilderness landscape, separating the vast Quetico Provincial Park on Hunter Island from the southern reaches of the Superior National Forest. This 1957 field check documents a primitive water-and-portage network before modern development reached the deep interior. A Customs Sta on the border provides a rare point of human infrastructure in a terrain dominated by glacial lakes and narrow waterways. The intricate topography of Ensign Lake and Agnes Lake reflects the complex hydrology of the Boundary Waters, while features like Louisa Falls and Yum Yum Lake highlight the specific nomenclature of the northern backcountry. The map also delineates the northern edge of the Minnesota State Forest, showing the overlapping conservation boundaries that define this region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain