2016 Map of Goose Lake

About this map

Chippewa National Forest encompasses this aquatic landscape in Cass County, where the Leech Lake River and Bear River wind through a complex system of wetlands and glacial basins. The map details a transition from the larger waters of Goose Lake and Mud Lake in the north to a dense cluster of smaller bodies in the south, including the Chain O' Lakes and Sullivan Lake. A key recreational and geographical feature is the N Country National Scenic Trail, which threads across the southern portion of the quadrangle, passing near Lower Milton Lake and Grave Lake. The area's history as a managed timber and conservation resource is evident in the network of forest roads and spurs, such as the Johnson Lake Hwt, which provide access to the interior of the national forest and the isolated Tasher Islands.