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2014 Map of Powell Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Powell Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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The Hiawatha National Forest dominates this landscape in Alger County, where a dense network of water bodies and glacial depressions defines the terrain. The northern section is traversed by the N Country National Scenic Trail, passing just north of the small settlement at Coalwood. This area showcases a complex hydrologic system where the Indian River and its tributaries, including Valley Spur Cr and the Little Indian River, wind through a mosaic of small lakes such as Powell Lake, Otter Lake, and Swede Lake.

In the southeast, the locality of Kentucky sits near the headwaters of the Indian River, highlighting the remote outpost character of these forest settlements. The road network is sparse, centered primarily on State Hwy 94, which cuts diagonally across the northwestern corner. For researchers, the map reveals a preserved wilderness character where named features like Moth Lake, Kitten Lake, and Lost Lake suggest the intricate, localized naming conventions used by early foresters and residents.