2011 Map of Little Winnibigoshish Lake

About this map

Lake Winnibigoshish and the headwaters of the Mississippi River dominate this landscape within the Chippewa National Forest. The intricate shoreline is defined by landforms such as Sugarbush Point, Tamarack Point, and Plug Hat Point, while the hydrological complex includes Cut Foot Sioux Lake and Little Winnibigoshish Lake. Human infrastructure is centered on water management and recreation, notably at the Winnibigoshish Dam and the Ball Club Impoundment Dam. For local history, the Fairbanks Cemetery and Winnie Lookout Tower serve as distinct cultural landmarks among the network of forest roads like Williams Narrows Rd and Bowens Rd. The map illustrates a region where the natural river system has been modified for water control, creating the expansive pools and varied lake levels characteristic of this part of northern Minnesota.