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1999 Map of Kempton Bay

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Kempton Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Voyageurs National Park encompasses the southern portion of this border region, where the intricate shoreline of Kempton Bay meets the vast waters of Rainy Lake. The map details a complex labyrinth of islands and channels along the international boundary between Ontario and Minnesota. Significant landmasses like Big Island and Emerald Island sit north of the mainland, while the interior terrain is dotted with secluded water bodies such as Fishmouth Lake, Oslo Lake, and Cruiser Lake.

Navigation markers like Manitou Rock and the Light near Gull Rocks emphasize the maritime nature of this landscape. The southern portion of the sheet reveals the rugged topography of the Kempton area, characterized by sharp elevation changes and narrow passages like Kempton Channel. This survey provides a precise look at the wilderness character of the Rainy River District and St. Louis County border before the turn of the 21st century.