2023 Map of Pigeon Dam Lake

About this map

Chippewa National Forest surrounds a complex aquatic network in northern Minnesota, defined by the cascading chain of Upper Pigeon Lake, Middle Pigeon Lake, and Lower Pigeon Lake. This landscape is fundamentally shaped by the Pigeon River drainage and the northern reaches of Lake Winnibigoshish at Stony Point. The map documents a terrain saturated with small glacial lakes such as Alice Lake, Virgin Lake, and Mosomo Lake, many of which are connected by a dense system of specialized paths, including the Cutfoot Sioux National Recreation Tr and the Winnie North Hiking A Trl. Cultural landmarks are few in this timbered expanse, with the South Round Lake Cem standing as a significant genealogical marker near the shores of Round Lake. The distribution of forest roads like Co Hwy 33 and Virgin Lake Rd illustrates the transition from public recreation to managed forest resources.