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2019 Map of Lutsen

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lutsen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Superior defines the southern edge of this North Shore landscape, where the terrain rises sharply from the shoreline into the Sawtooth Mountains. The settlement of Lutsen sits at this junction, serving as a gateway to the recreational and timber lands of the Superior National Forest. Significant elevation changes are marked by prominent peaks like Eagle Mtn and Moose Mtn, which overlook a dense network of water bodies including Caribou Lake, Lake Agnes, and Christine Lake.

A complex system of trails and local roads, such as the Superior Hiking Trail and Caribou Trail, weaves through the interior, illustrating the area's transition from early settler roots at the Lutsen Cem to a modern hub for outdoor activity at Lutsen Ski. The drainage patterns of the Poplar River and Tait River further characterize this wilderness corridor along the historic Minnesota Highway 61 route.