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1960 Map of Perent Lake

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Perent Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Superior National Forest and Minnesota State Forest converge in this 1960 field study, revealing a complex aquatic ecosystem in Lake County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the expansive Perent Lake and the meandering Island River. Dozens of smaller, characteristically named water bodies such as Chickadee Lake, Ferne Lake, and Whittler Lake are scattered across the timbered terrain, connected by minor streams like Maniwaki Creek and Powwow Creek.

A network of unimproved dirt roads and a jeep trail provide the only overland access through this primitive region, highlighting the area's isolation before modern recreational development. The inclusion of depth curves for major lakes, provided by the Minnesota Department of Conservation, offers specialized data for those studying the hydrology of the Iron Range area. From the northern reaches of Baskatong Lake to the southern flow of the Island River, the map captures a pristine wilderness environment prior to significant human encroachment.