2016 Map of King Lake

About this map

King Lake and its surrounding wetlands anchor this 2016 survey of the boreal landscape along the border of St. Louis and Lake counties. The area is defined by a dense network of freshwater bodies, including Stewart Lake, Grande Lake, and Sawmill Lake, which are interconnected by drainages like Coyote Cr and the headwaters of the Knife River. This map illustrates the transition from primitive truck trails to established local routes, such as Pequaywan Lake Rd and the Drummond Grade, which traverse the undulating terrain and various marshes. The drainage patterns, particularly the West Branch Knife River in the south, highlight the hydrology of the Arrowhead region. Subtle human footprints are seen in the naming of remote access points like Stockhooh Way and the scattered lakefront developments along Little Stone Lake.