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2016 Map of Isaac Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Isaac Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Superior National Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where a complex network of waterways and timber access roads defines the terrain. The central hydrology is anchored by Isaac Lake and the meandering Embarrass River, which cuts across the central portion of the quadrangle. Smaller water bodies like Kaunonen Lake, Island Lake, and Sock Lake are scattered throughout the glacial topography.

Evidence of local history and settlement is found in the presence of the Argo Cem and Armanda Cem, likely serving the rural homesteads that once lined roads such as Pulkinen Rd and Salo Rd. The mapping of features like Spring Mine Cr and Ridge Cr reflects a landscape utilized for both its natural resources and recreational value, with the Birch River flowing through the northern sections near Joseph Lake.