2022 Map of Johnson Lake

About this map

Voyageurs National Park and Superior National Forest meet in this Northwoods landscape defined by a complex network of waterways and trails. The Vermilion River carves through the southern portion of the quadrangle, punctuated by Vermilion Falls and the dramatic Vermilion Gorge. Large bodies of water like Johnson Lake, Franklin Lake, and portions of Sand Point Lake dominate the terrain, connected by numerous specialized paths including the Voyageur Snowmobile Trl and the Johnson Lake Trl. The map illustrates a region managed for conservation and wilderness recreation, where bay inlets such as Browns Bay and Staege Bay create a fragmented shoreline typical of the Minnesota borderlands. This 2022 survey provides an modern record of established forest trails and portage routes that have facilitated movement through this lake-heavy geography for generations.