2011 Map of Flag Island

About this map

Lake of the Woods dominates this geography, where the international boundary between the Canada United States border cuts through the intricate waters of the Northwest Angle. The settlement of Penasse serves as a focal point on the northern edge of the map near Penasse Island and American Point. This remote northernmost point of the contiguous United States is characterized by a dense archipelago, featuring named landforms such as Magnusons Island, Birch Island, and Flag Island. The landscape reflects a legacy of early exploration and modern recreation, evidenced by the site of Fort Saint Charles on the western shore and the Lake Trails Church Camp to the east. Navigational landmarks like Sugar Point and Youngs Bay provide essential orientation in this water-bound environment where the transition from open lake to sheltered inlet defines the local movement and settlement patterns.