2016 Map of Mitawan Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses this aquatic landscape in the mid-2010s, defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and the winding Little Isabella River. The area serves as a significant drainage basin where Mitawan Creek and Sphagnum Creek link smaller bodies like Mitawan Lake and Lake Gegoka. Transportation in this part of Lake County is primarily oriented toward resource management and recreation, evidenced by an extensive system of named forest roads including the Tomahawk and numerous spurs. The presence of the DMIR Grade in the southeastern corner points to the region's industrial heritage, specifically the infrastructure once required for timber or ore transport. From the secluded waters of Steamhaul Lake to the aptly named Fishfry Lake, the map documents a territory where the natural hydrography dictates the placement of every connector road and trail.