2011 Map of Gunflint Lake

About this map

The Gunflint Seaplane Base stands as a focal point of infrastructure in this wilderness region along the Minnesota-Ontario border, reflecting the aviation-dependent nature of remote northern travel. This network of glacial lakes and interconnecting waterways, including Loon Lake and the elongated Kiskadinna Lake, illustrates a landscape where movement is dictated by the water rather than the few overland routes like S Gunflint Lake Rd. Small roads such as Mile O' Pine provide limited access to the northern shorelines, while the interior remains a dense labyrinth of drainages like Banadad Creek and Finn Creek. The map documents a complex aquatic geography where even small bodies of water like Little Iron Lake and Mash Lake serve as critical landmarks for navigation in a region largely defined by the Superior National Forest and neighboring Canadian wilderness.