2016 Map of Long Island Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this international border region, where the wilderness of northern Minnesota meets the waters of Ontario. The landscape is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and portage trails, including significant water bodies like Gunflint Lake and Magnetic Lake along the Canada-United States border. This area serves as a critical junction for historic travel routes such as the Kekekabic Trail and the Border Route. Local landmarks like Magnetic Rock and the Gunflint Lookout highlight the area's geological and surveying history. The presence of Mine Lake and the Centennial Trail points to a history of resource exploration and recreational development within the Gunflint Highlands. Waterways such as the Cross River and Ham Lake further characterize this interconnected aquatic system.