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1963 Map of Shell Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Shell Lake and the surrounding wilderness of the Superior National Forest define this 1963 survey of St. Louis County. The landscape is characterized by an intricate network of waterways, including the Little Indian River and Sioux River, which are punctuated by numerous rapids and the dramatic Devils Cascade. Human presence is minimal and primarily focused on forestry and recreation, evidenced by the Sioux River Lookout Tower and scattered camps such as Cold Springs Camp and Campsite on Con Island.

Transport through this northern terrain relies heavily on the Echo Trail and smaller portage paths connecting glacial lakes like Hustler Lake and Heritage Lake. The boundary between the national forest and the Jeanette State Forest is clearly delineated, showing a protected region where depth curves were specifically compiled for lakes like Meander Lake, which features a dedicated Meander Lake Picnic Area.