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1963 Map of Redhorse Bay

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Redhorse Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The borderlands between the United States and Canada come into focus in this waterway-dominated survey, where Redhorse Bay and Namakan Lake form a complex labyrinth of islands and channels. The landscape is defined by the overlap of the Superior National Forest and Kabetogama State Forest, representing a wilderness largely untouched by permanent settlement at this time. Only scattered Campsites are noted along the shorelines of Sand Point and Namakan Narrows.

Hydrographic details are paramount, marking the Namakan River and Lady Rapids as they cross the international boundary between St. Louis County and the Rainy River District. The map captures the reservoir pool elevations for both Namakan and Kabetogama Lake, indicating the managed water levels of the era. From Burnt Island to the isolated waters of David Lake, the sheet provides a meticulous record of the intricate shoreline before modern development altered the backcountry access points.