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2016 Map of Pike Bay

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pike Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chippewa National Forest dominates this landscape, where the waters of Cass Lake and Pike Bay meet a complex network of smaller lakes and impoundments. The terrain is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring dozens of named water bodies like Lake Thirteen, Ten Section Lake, and Hessie Lake. On the northwestern shore, the settlement of Swede Hill sits near the Thompson Cem, offering a specific point of interest for genealogists and local historians.

A network of forest roads and trails, including the Migizi Bike Spur A and Pike Bay Loop NW, weaves through the timberland. Modern water management is evident in features such as the Cuba Impoundment and Highland Creek Impoundment, which sit alongside natural drainage systems like the Steamboat River. This survey captures the region's character as a managed wilderness area where recreational infrastructure and conservation land intersect.