2022 Map of Mark Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this stretch of the Sawtooth Mountains, where a network of forest roads and trails reveals a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology and modern recreation. Central to the map, Pike Lake and Mark Lake are connected by specialized routes such as the Mark Lake Spur G Trl and Pike Lake (Cascade River) Road. The presence of Nester Creek Pit suggests local resource extraction for the maintenance of roads like The Grade, which cuts across the northern section near Cascade Lake. This area serves as a significant crossroads for long-distance trekking, featuring both the Superior Hiking Trl and the multi-use N Shore State Trl. Throughout the terrain, smaller waterways like Mississippi Creek and Bally Cr drain the highland ridges toward the Lake Superior basin.