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1963 Map of Fourtown Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Fourtown Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses the entirety of this northern landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of interconnected waterways and portage routes. Central to the area is the expansive Fourtown Lake, which serves as a hub for several smaller bodies of water including Boot Lake, Fairy Lake, and the distinctly named Tin Can Mike Lake. The mapping, based on 1959 aerial photography and 1963 field checks, highlights a remote wilderness characterized by its glacial geology.

A sparse network of terrestrial routes, including a Jeep Trail near Range Lake, suggests the difficulty of overland travel. Most movement across the St. Louis and Lake County border here relies on the water, with Spawn Creek and the River leading toward the larger Basswood Lake and its Jackfish Bay. The inclusion of various Campsites along Horse Lake and Fourtown Lake reflects the established patterns of recreation and exploration in this lake-dominated terrain.