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2013 Map of Myrtle Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Superior National Forest land dominates this section of Saint Louis County, where the hydrology of the Boundary Waters region is on full display. The Pelican River snakes through the western portion of the quadrangle, while the Elbow River connects Little Elbow Lake and Elbow Lake to the south. These waterways were essential corridors for early regional movement and remain central to the area's character.

Modern access is defined by a network of forest roads and county routes, including Orr Buyck Rd and Co Hwy-23, which navigate the elevation changes surrounding Myrtle Lake. Local history is embedded in the road names themselves, such as Auttio Rd and Wolf Knoll Rd, which provide context for the rural habitation patterns within the northern woods. Smaller water bodies like Clear Lake and Ban Lake sit tucked away, illustrating the dense, lake-filled landscape typical of the Minnesota Arrowhead.