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1959 Map of Ester Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Quetico Provincial Park and the Superior National Forest meet along a watery international border defined by ancient glacial lakes and intricate canoe routes. This mid-century survey captures the remote character of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness before modern land-use pressures, highlighting the essential portages and water connections that have served travelers for generations. Notable landmarks like High Falls and the Swamp Portage near Mud Bay indicate the difficult but navigable path through this archipelago-filled landscape. The map details the transition from Hunter Island in Ontario to the lake-strewn interior of Minnesota, where Ester Lake, Rabbit Lake, and the poetically named Lake of the Clouds sit within a dense network of timber and granite. The presence of the Ottertrack trail reflects the historical movement through the Rainy River District along the border of Lake and Cook counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain