2011 Map of Nushka Lake

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through the northeast corner of this north-central Minnesota landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and managed waterways. In this early 21st-century survey, the prominence of fire management and recreation is evident through the inclusion of the Nushka Lookout Tower and Mud Lake Lookout, along with the Six Mile Campground situated near the shores of Sixmile Lake. Water control structures like the Bear Brook Dam and Six Mile Creek Impoundment Dam indicate how the local hydrology was modified to support the surrounding wetlands. This region, characterized by extensive forest routes like Forest Rte 2346 and Forest Rte 2127, provides a clear view of the wilderness infrastructure used to maintain the water levels of Nushka Lake and the Leech Lake River basin.