2019 Map of Mark Lake

About this map

Eagle Mountain stands as the prominent landmark within this portion of the Superior National Forest, marking a rugged intersection of the Sawtooth Mountains and the intricate river systems of the North Shore. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and drainage of the Cascade River and its numerous tributaries, including Mississippi Creek and McDonald Cr. This interior wilderness is cross-cut by a complex network of recreational and resource routes, where the Superior Hiking Trail and the N Shore State Trail wind through high ridges and lowland basins. Several significant water bodies, such as Mark Lake, Pike Lake, and McDonald Lake, provide anchors for the regional topography. The presence of the Nester Creek Pit and roads like The Grade suggest a history of resource extraction and forest management amidst the modern recreational landscape of snowmobile trails and hiking paths.