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2013 Map of Illgen City

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Illgen City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Illgen City and the northern reaches of Silver Bay anchor this coastal Lake County survey, where the North Shore's dramatic geology meets the waters of Lake Superior. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with steep drainages like Baptism River and Palisade Cr cutting through the shoreline. Prominent coastal landmarks such as Palisade Head and Shovel Point illustrate the transition from the high interior ridges down to the rocky lakefront.

Modern transportation and recreation corridors follow the ancient contours of the lake, including MN-61 and the Baptism River Rest Area. Further inland, the map details a network of smaller water bodies including Nipisiquit Lake, Micmac Lake, and Johnson Lake. The concentration of developed sites like the Northern Exposure Campground near Williams Cr highlights the area's role as a major corridor for travelers navigating the rugged shoreline between established settlements.