1959 Map of Pine Lake East

About this map

Moose Lake and the international boundary between Ontario and Minnesota define the upper reaches of this northern landscape. This 1959 survey, updated in the mid-1980s, highlights the intricate hydrologic network of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where the Royal River connects John Lake to the border waters. The map provides a detailed look at the transition between the Superior National Forest and the Grand Portage State Forest. Traditional transit routes like the Great Cherry Portage and Moose Portage illustrate the historic movement patterns through this lake-heavy terrain. Southward, the topography drops toward McFarland Lake and Pine Lake, showing the primitive road access and depth curves for several interior lakes such as Devilfish Lake and Stump Lake.