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1960 Map of Long Island Lake

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Long Island Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Superior National Forest and Minnesota State Forest define the landscape of this boundary-country survey, which documents the complex glacial hydrology along the United States-Canada border. The map captures a wilderness area organized by portages and waterways rather than roads, with the iconic Gunflint Trail providing one of the few terrestrial corridors through the lake-strewn terrain. Significant landmarks for navigation and safety include the Gunflint Lookout Tower and a Forest Service Guard Station near Seagull Lake.

Hydrographic details are the primary focus, illustrating the intricate connections between major bodies like Magnetic Lake, Tuscarora Lake, and the winding Cross River. The map also notes early industrial footprints such as Gravel Pits and the evocative Mine Lake. The proximity to the Ontario-Minnesota border and the Thunder Bay District and Cook County line highlights the remote, international character of this forest region in the early 1960s.