2019 Map of Myrtle Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest defines the character of this northern landscape, where a dense network of waterways and wetlands persists in Saint Louis County. The terrain is defined by a series of major lakes, including the central Myrtle Lake, the southern Elbow Lake and Little Elbow Lake, and Ban Lake to the east. These water bodies are connected by the winding courses of the Pelican River and Elbow River, creating a complex aquatic system that has historically shaped travel and recreation in the region. Transportation is primarily facilitated by specialized routes like the Arrowhead Snowmobile Trail, which traverses the forest alongside local thoroughfares such as Orr Buyck Rd and Wolf Knoll Rd. This modern survey documents the continued preservation of the forest's interior, showing limited development centered around small access roads like Autio Rd and S Ban Lake Spr.