2011 Map of Johnson Lake

About this map

The Vermilion River and its dramatic Vermilion Gorge anchor this survey of the Superior National Forest region in northern Saint Louis County. The landscape is defined by a complex network of waterways, where the Rainy River flows near the northern boundary and Rollick Creek meanders toward the center. This map captures the area's transition into a managed recreational wilderness, featuring the Vermillion Falls Picnic Area and the Crane Lake Lookout Tower, a site of historic forest fire surveillance. The terrain is marked by numerous glacial water bodies, including Johnson Lake, Franklin Lake, and Spring Lake. A web of forest service routes like Forest Rd and 491e provides the primary access through the dense woodland, illustrating the infrastructure required for modern forestry and conservation efforts in this borderland territory.