2022 Map of Kelso Mountain

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this wilderness area in Cook County, characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and portage trails. The landscape is dominated by the prominent elevation of Kelso Mtn and the winding course of the Frost River as it moves through the northern sections of the quadrangle. The lack of traditional roads highlights the area's preservation as a primitive backcountry, where navigation relies on established routes such as the Hub Lake-Fente Lake Trl and the Bug Lake-Louse Lake Trl. Smaller water bodies like Mesaba Lake, Zenith Lake, and the uniquely named Myth Lake create a complex aquatic geography. Researchers can trace the historical portage connections between lakes like Louse Lake and Mite Lake, which have served travelers in this northern borderland for generations.