2011 Map of Mark Lake

About this map

Cascade River and its numerous tributaries, including McDonald Creek and Thompson Creek, define the drainage patterns of this forested interior of Cook County. The map captures a landscape dedicated to recreation and timber access at the start of the 21st century, centered on the Cascade River Campground and the Eagle Mountain Trail Parking area. A complex network of forest roads and historic corridors like The Grade provides access to a series of glacial water bodies, from the expansive Pike Lake and Mark Lake to the smaller Babble Lake and Swamp Lake. This 2011 survey documents the road network on U.S. Forest Service lands, including Cascade River Rd and Murmur Creek Rd, serving as a modern record for those studying the evolving land use and access points within the Superior National Forest region.