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1967 Map of Kettle Falls

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Kettle Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Kettle Falls serves as the focal point for this 1967 survey of the international boundary waters between Minnesota and Ontario. The map documents the intricate maze of islands and waterways within the Kabetogama State Forest, where the waters of Rainy Lake meet Namakan Lake. These borderlands are defined by complex glacial geography, featuring landmarks such as Blackpoint Island, Deerhorn Point, and the narrow Friendly Passage.

The presence of numerous named islands including Minnitaki Island, Smith Island, and Rabbit Island highlights the navigation challenges of the era. The mapping of Rat River Bay and the Rat River further north illustrates the interconnected hydrologic system that shaped local transport and logging history. This record provides a detailed look at the shorelines and topography before modern developments altered the remote character of the St. Louis County wilderness.