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1981 Map of Lake Insula
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1981 Map of Lake Insula

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Disappointment Mountain towers over a labyrinth of water and woods in this northern Minnesota wilderness during the early 1980s. The landscape is defined by the complex aquatic systems of the Kawishiwi River and the Portage River Rapids, which connect a dense network of lakes including Thomas Lake and Disappointment Lake. This area, managed within the Superior National Forest and Insula Lake State Forest, shows a terrain largely untouched by modern road infrastructure, instead relying on historic overland paths. These routes, such as the Kekekabic Trail, Snowbank Trail, and Old Pines Trail, provide the primary means of navigating between remote water bodies like Benezie Lake and Hudson Lake. The presence of several indefinite boundaries and numerous portages highlights the fluid, seasonal nature of travel through this glaciated terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.53 x 27.23 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain