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1959 Map of Ester Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Quetico Provincial Park and the Superior National Forest dominate this borderland landscape, where the international boundary between Ontario and Minnesota bisects a complex network of glacial waterways. The 1958-1959 survey records a wilderness environment defined by portages and traditional water routes, such as the Swamp Portage connecting Swamp Lake and Cypress Lake. This era represents a period before modern water management significantly altered the flow of these remote basins, preserving the original paths used by early travelers. The map traces the rugged connection between Hunter Island and the mainland, highlighting the transition from Canadian waters like Saganagons Lake to American basins such as Ester Lake and the aptly named Lake of the Clouds. Local topography is marked by notable elevation changes, including the High Falls on the Canadian side, and several identified Rapids along the river systems.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain