2019 Map of Pike Bay

About this map

Chippewa National Forest encompasses this glacial landscape, dominated by the sprawling waters of Cass Lake and its deep southern inlet, Pike Bay. The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and smaller basins, including Lake Thirteen, Portage Lake, and Moss Lake. Human presence is marked by scattered clearings like Swede Hill and historical sites such as Thompson Cem near the northern shore. The map reveals an extensive system of forest management and recreational access, featuring numerous numbered forest routes and the Soo Line ATV Trail, which follows an old railroad alignment across the northern reaches of the quadrangle. This detailed topographical record illustrates the integration of timber management and lake-based recreation in north-central Minnesota, where the Steamboat River feeds into the southern lakes system including Steamboat Bay Lake.