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2011 Map of Lapond Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lapond Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Moose River Portage anchors the northern reaches of this map, tracing a traditional route through a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial basins. This 2011 survey illustrates a region dominated by major water bodies such as Big Moose Lake, Lapond Lake, and Big Rice Lake, which are interconnected by the Moose River and Portage River. These drainages represent essential corridors for travel and local ecology in Saint Louis County.

Surface transportation is focused on the Echo Trl and Forest Rte 464, which provide the primary access points into the backcountry. The map also identifies smaller, isolated features like Blizzard Lake, Neewin Lake, and Coxey Pond, highlighting the density of the lake country. This record is particularly valuable for documenting the precise hydrography and portage paths used for navigation across the northern Minnesota wilderness in the early 21st century.