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1960 Map of Mark Lake

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Mark Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Pat Bayle State Forest and the Superior National Forest dominate this landscape, revealing a wild corridor of Cook County defined by complex hydrology and early timber transport. Based on 1960 field checks, the map captures a network of interior lakes including Pike Lake, Mark Lake, and Cascade Lake, all connected by a web of trout streams like Mississippi Creek and Bally Creek.

Evidence of the region's industrial history is etched into the terrain via an Old Railroad Grade that winds through the northern sections, tracing a path past Swamp Lake toward the Cascade River. This rail infrastructure, alongside a scattered Gravel Pit, points to the logistical effort required to move resources through the dense forest. Recreational development is also visible at the Cascade River Campground, marking the area's mid-century role as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the Arrowhead Region.