2019 Map of Portage Lake

About this map

Chippewa National Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where the waters of Leech Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish converge through a network of smaller basins and creeks. Near the southeastern corner, the settlement of Federal Dam marks a critical point of hydrologic control and historical transit. The map reveals a land defined by its recreational and timber heritage, showing an intricate system of forest routes like Forest Rte 3762 and specialized paths such as the Soo Line ATV Trail and the Soo Line GIA Snowmobile Trail. Smaller water bodies like Portage Lake and Bud Lake are tucked into the woods, while Rabbits Cem near Portage Cr provides a specific point of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking early residents of the Ryan Village area.