2013 Map of Farquhar Peak

About this map

Farquhar Peak rises above a landscape defined by its remote waterways and the international boundary between Minnesota and Ontario. The Swamp River acts as a central artery through this portion of the Superior National Forest, connecting diverse water bodies such as Otter Lake and Jackson Lake. The terrain is marked by the presence of the Hovland Lookout Tower, a site once critical for fire detection in these dense borderlands. A network of early forest roads, including Otter Lake Rd and Tom Lake Rd, provides the primary access to this high-country drainage basin. The map records the natural hydrology of the region, from the winding course of Irish Creek to the southern reach of the Pigeon River along the Canadian border.