2013 Map of Shagawa Lake

About this map

Superior National Forest dominates this landscape in northeastern Minnesota, defined by the complex, island-studded waters of Burntside Lake and Shagawa Lake. Near the settlement of Ely, the terrain bears the mark of industrial history with the Pioneer Tailings Basin and Pioneer Clarification Basin, reflecting the area's mining heritage. The map documents a dense network of water bodies, from the larger Slim Lake and Fenske Lake to smaller basins like Everett Lake and Chant Lake. Transport routes including Hwy 169 and Grant Mcmahan Blvd connect the scattered homesteads and landings. Numerous named islands such as Hoodoo Island, Shipman Island, and Valentine Island dot the glacial lakes, while the Burntside River and Armstrong Cr provide the primary drainage through the wooded lowlands of Burntside.