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1999 Map of Kettle Falls

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Kettle Falls
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 rugged lake-and-forest landscape of Northern Minnesota at the turn of the millennium, following the international border between Canada and the United States. The settlement of Kettle Falls serves as a key transition point between two massive water bodies, Rainy Lake and Namakan Lake. This remote aquatic geography is defined by complex inlets and passages, such as Friendly Passage and Rat River Bay, which reflect the historic travel routes of the voyageurs.

Water levels and shoreline details, compiled from imagery and hydrographic charts, illustrate the intricate network of islands and peninsulas, including Smith Island, Surveyors Island, and Deerhorn Point. The presence of small interior basins like McDivitt Lake and Ryan Lake suggests the glacially-carved character of the terrain. Navigational markers and soundings across Mica Bay and Cormorant Bay highlight the importance of watercraft to this border region's isolation and utility.