2013 Map of Marion Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this section of Saint Louis County, where a dense network of glacial lakes and rivers defines the landscape. The hydrography of the region is centered on significant bodies of water such as Marion Lake and Moose Lake, connected by drainage systems including the Moose River and Johnson River. This area is characterized by its absence of permanent settlements, instead featuring a complex web of seasonal access routes and fire roads managed by the Forest Service. Forest roads such as Forest Rte 493 and Forest Rd 203 provide the primary infrastructure for navigating the backcountry between Amundsen Lake and Johnson Lake. The terrain is marked by numerous smaller water features, such as Pot Hole Lake, Bluebird Lake, and Spring Lake, reflecting the post-glacial topography of northern Minnesota as it was documented in the early twenty-first century.