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1967 Map of Namakan Island

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Namakan Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The international border between United States and Canada defines the character of this water-dominated landscape, where Namakan Lake serves as a central thoroughfare for navigation and border history. At the northern edge, the industrious legacy of the region is evident at the Mica Mine and the dual structures of Kettle Falls Dam and Squirrel Falls Dam, which manage the flow through Kettle Island.

This territory, captured in the late 1960s, is largely encompassed by protected wilderness, including Voyageurs National Park, Kabetogama State Forest, and the Superior National Forest. Dozens of named landforms such as Namakan Island, Moose Island, and Erickson Island are separated by deep narrows and channels. The presence of Canadian Channel and Squaw Narrows illustrates the intricate boat routes used by early travelers and local industries in this lake-and-river network.