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2013 Map of Mark Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mark Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Superior National Forest defines the character of this northern landscape, where a complex network of waterways and forest roads provides the primary framework for movement. The Cascade River flows southeast toward the shoreline, joined by tributaries such as Thompson Cr and Nester Cr. This hydrology is punctuated by numerous glacial basins, including Mark Lake, Pike Lake, and the larger Cascade Lake in the northwest.

Logistics in this timber-rich region are governed by thoroughfares like The Grade and Bally Creek Rd, which slice through the dense topography to connect remote water bodies. Evidence of recreational infrastructure appears at the Cascade River Campground, while the presence of Mississippi Creek highlights the drainage patterns of the arrowhead region. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when these forest service routes and natural drainage systems remained the central features of West Cook.