2011 Map of Iron Lake OE N

About this map

Lac la Croix anchors the southwest corner of this northern borderland survey, where an intricate network of waterways and islands defines the boundary between Minnesota and Ontario. The landscape is dominated by complex lake systems, with Bottle Lake and Iron Lake providing critical connection points for navigation through this water-rich territory. Produced by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Forest Service, the map documents a region where terrestrial landforms are often secondary to the vast expansive surface of the water, reflecting the specialized geography of the Rainy River District and its surroundings. The lack of terrestrial roads or settlements underscores a wilderness character where the primary transit corridors are the historic portages and shorelines themselves.