2022 Map of Ester Lake

About this map

The Superior National Forest dominates this northern landscape where the boundary between the United States and Canada is defined by a series of interconnected waterways. This wilderness area, situated along the Lake and Cook County line, is characterized by a dense concentration of glacial lakes including Ester Lake, Rabbit Lake, and Cherry Lake. The map reveals a region largely devoid of modern roads, instead showing primitive pathways like the Swamp-Ashdick Trail that connect isolated water bodies such as Ashdick Lake and Swamp Lake. The intricate shoreline of Mud Bay and the numerous smaller ponds like Gijikiki Lake and Baltic Lake reflect a terrain shaped by post-glacial drainage patterns, essential for understanding historical portage routes and the environmental character of the Boundary Waters region.