2019 Map of Kettle Falls

About this map

Voyageurs National Park defines this aquatic landscape along the border between Minnesota and Ontario. The small settlement of Kettle Falls serves as a critical point of interest, situated at the narrowing where the waters of Namakan Lake and Rainy Lake meet. This 2019 survey illustrates the intricate boundary of islands and peninsulas that characterize the Northwoods, including Snake Island and Surveyors Island. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by the northern flow of the Moose River and the branches of the Rat River, such as the W Br Rat River. While modern in its production, the map meticulously records the rugged shoreline features like Anderson Bay and Mica Bay, highlighting the topographical complexity of a region where water and land are inextricably linked along the international boundary.