2011 Map of Fourtown Lake

About this map

Fourtown Lake serves as the central hub of this water-dominated landscape in Saint Louis County, where a intricate network of interconnected basins and narrow channels defines the region's geography. The map illustrates a primitive wilderness character, with the primary human infrastructure limited to Mackie Rd and Cedar Lake Rd encroaching from the southwest. Notable water bodies such as Boot Lake, Horse Lake, and the humorously named No-see-um Lake suggest a terrain better suited for portage than traditional overland travel. The presence of Range River and Spawn Creek indicates the drainage patterns that feed into larger systems like Basswood Lake. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the pristine hydrography of the area, capturing everything from the remote Whisky Jack Lake to the small, tucked-away Holy Lake.