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2013 Map of Kangas Bay

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Kangas Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Superior National Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where a complex network of glacial lakes and river systems defines the geography. Large water bodies like White Iron Lake and the expansive Birch Lake are connected by the South Kawishiwi River and Bear Island River, creating a classic Boundary Waters-style terrain of islands and narrow channels. Beargrease Island stands as a prominent landform within the northern waters, while the surrounding woods are dotted with smaller basins including Kangas Lake, Pearl Lake, and Hanson Lake.

Human activity is concentrated along the State Hwy 1 corridor, which provides access to the Ely Municipal Airport and recreational sites like the Birch Lake Campground and Birch Lake Dam Rest Area. Local history is anchored by the Birch Lake Cem, located near the southern shore of Pearl Lake. The map reveals a transition from managed forest lands to protected wilderness, reflected in the density of named logging roads and local routes like Co Hwy 120 and White Iron Rd.