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1981 Map of Isabella Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Isabella Lake anchors this portion of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness within the Superior National Forest. This 1980s landscape is defined by its intricate aquatic network, where the Isabella River and Perent River weave through a terrain of marshes and dense forests. The mapping reflects a preserved wilderness state, with dozens of smaller bodies of water like Nine AM Lake, Lunch Lake, and Sapphire Lake linked only by portage paths. Unlike more developed regions, the absence of highways or permanent settlements highlights the area's role as a restricted conservation zone. Outdoor historians and wilderness researchers can trace the Powwow Trail as it skirts the northern lakes, including Hump Lake and South Wilder Lake, illustrating the primitive transportation infrastructure of the Lake Isabella State Forest during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.3 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain