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1959 Map of Pine Lake East

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Pine Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Grand Portage and the international boundary define this 1950s landscape of the Boundary Waters region. The map illustrates a complex network of glacial lakes and rivers, including the expansive Moose Lake and East Pike Lake, separated by steep topographic ridges. The Canada United States border runs through the center of several water bodies, notably North Fowl Lake and South Fowl Lake.

Insight into the historic transportation routes is provided by the Grand Portage boundary itself and the intricate drainage of the Stump River and Royal River. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like Highlander Lake and Nisula Lake, while the protected status of the Superior National Forest encompasses the majority of the terrain. The presence of numerous portage routes and remote lakes such as McFarland Lake reflects the wilderness character of Cook County during this era.