2011 Map of Ester Lake

About this map

Saganaga Lake and the international waters along the border define this landscape of interconnected basins and glacial waterways. In the early 21st century, this area remains a complex network of named water bodies, including Ottertrack Lake and Hanson Lake. The map reveals the critical importance of traditional transit points like Swamp Portage, which connects Mud Bay to Swamp Lake, facilitating movement through the dense collection of smaller basins such as Lake of the Clouds and Cherry Lake. Unlike maps of developed regions, the absence of roads and human structures highlights the persistent character of this wilderness area. The orientation of lakes like Rabbit Lake and Nawakwa Lake provides clear evidence of the geological forces that shaped this region's hydrography.