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1967 Map of Kabustasa Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Kabustasa Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Vermilion River and Pelican River dictate the movement and layout of this wilderness landscape, where water routes have long served as primary corridors. In the southern portion of the sheet, the small settlement of Buyck serves as a lone hub of activity, accompanied by the Forest Home Cem and a local Radio Tower. The geography is defined by the intersection of the Superior National Forest and Kabetogama State Forest, showing a transition from water-based travel to early infrastructure.

Industrial history is visible in the form of an Old Railroad Grade and several gravel pits, indicating the era's focus on resource extraction and transport. Numerous portages, such as the one at Chipmunk Falls, highlight the practical realities of navigating this lake-heavy terrain before the expansion of the Echo Trail. Notable landmarks like the Crane Lake Lookout Tower suggest the vital role of fire surveillance in these dense forest lands during the mid-20th century.