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2011 Map of Isabella Station

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Isabella Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Stony River winds through this northern Minnesota wilderness, defining a landscape of dense forests and scattered glacial lakes. Near the small settlement of Isabella, the Stony Lookout Tower stands atop Stony Tower Hill, serving as a critical high-point for fire observation within the Superior National Forest. The map details a network of forest routes, including Forest Rte 102 and Forest Rte 393, which connect remote outposts like Winter and Jay See Landing.

Water dominates the terrain, from the southern Spruce Lake and Spur End Creek to the northern Fishtrap Lake. The presence of several backcountry trails, such as Snake Trl and the Stony Loop Rd, highlights the area's importance for timber management and seasonal recreation. This survey records a specific moment in the management of the northern lake country, where waterways like Osier Creek and Wilbur Creek drain into numerous isolated basins like Rota Lake and Osier Lake.