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2019 Map of Norwegian Bay

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Norwegian Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Vermilion Lake dominates this northern landscape, its intricate shoreline forming a complex network of bays and islands. The central waters of Norwegian Bay are framed by several significant landforms, including Holmbo Island and Norwegian Point. To the south, the lake tapers into smaller inlets like Muskego Bay and Waconda Bay, where the shoreline is punctuated by local landmarks such as Ackleys Point and Murphy Point.

Accessibility to these waterfront areas is provided by a dense web of local roads, such as S Soderholm Beach Rd and Josante Shores Rd, which hint at the seasonal and recreational use of the lakefront. Further inland, the Arrowhead Snowmobile Trail traverses the southern woods, while the northern reaches remain more remote, crossed only by routes like Wilderness Way and Holm Logging Rd, reflecting the region's history of timber and recreation.