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2022 Map of Kawishiwi Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Kawishiwi Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this entire northern landscape, defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and interconnected waterways in Lake Co and Cook Co. The area is dominated by substantial bodies of water including Kawishiwi Lake, Perent Lake, and Phoebe Lake, which are linked by smaller streams such as the Phoebe River and Hog Cr. This territory represents a preserved wilderness where modern infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of specialized forest routes like Perent Lake Road and Cross River/Wringer Lake that provide limited access to the interior.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate hydrography of the region, from the northern Square Lake down to Timber Lake in the southeast. The map illustrates the complex township and range boundaries, such as t62n r6w and t61n r5w, which historically organized this timber-rich portion of Minnesota. The absence of permanent settlements highlights the transition of this area into a dedicated national preserve, where named features like Bill Lake, Sundown Lake, and Knight Lake serve as primary landmarks for navigation.