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1959 Map of Northern Light Lake

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Northern Light Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Superior National Forest wilderness dominates this late-1950s survey, showing a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial basins. The Brule River winds through the southern half of the quadrangle, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding timberlands. Large bodies of water like Greenwood Lake in the north and the elongated Northern Light Lake in the south are central landmarks, connected by smaller tributaries such as the Assinika River and Little Stony Creek.

Evidence of human activity is sparse, limited primarily to a few unimproved dirt roads and trails. A specific route noted in the margin leads toward the Gunflint Trail, while several Gravel Pits suggest localized material extraction for forest road maintenance. Small, descriptive water bodies like Sunfish Lake, Section Ten Lake, and Redcoat Lake dot the interior, providing essential reference points for those navigating this expansive lake-and-river system before the era of modern development.