2011 Map of Northern Light Lake

About this map

Northern Light Lake and its surrounding boreal landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways in this 2011 survey of Cook County. The area is a labyrinth of glacial lakes and river systems, with the Brule River winding through the center and the Greenwood River connecting northern water bodies like Greenwood Lake and Sunfish Lake. The presence of several distinctively named features, such as Section Ten Lake and Woodpecker Lake, suggests a landscape mapped for both timber interest and conservation. Access to this wilderness interior is limited to a sparse grid of forest routes, including Greenwood Lake Rd and Shoe Lake Rd. The map illustrates the natural hydrology of the Superior National Forest region, where smaller tributaries like Assinika Creek and Little Stony Creek feed into the larger river basins, preserving the remote character of the Arrowhead region in the early 21st century.