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1981 Map of Legler Lake

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Legler Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Superior National Forest defines this part of Lake County, where industrial activity and wilderness management intersect in the early 1980s. A prominent Mining Railroad cuts across the landscape, marking the region's historical reliance on mineral extraction and the logistical networks required to move resources through the woods. The drainage patterns are defined by the Split Rock River and its western branch, alongside the Gooseberry River and Kit Creek.

Several named bodies of water including Legler Lake, Langley Lake, and Water Tank Lake serve as local landmarks. The presence of a Winter Trail and a Snowmobile Trail highlights the importance of seasonal access in this environment. For researchers of the Minnesota North Shore hinterland, the map documents the established boundaries of the Silver Creek township and various Gravel Pits used for infrastructure development.