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2019 Map of Silver Island Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Silver Island Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Superior National Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where an intricate network of water and timber access roads defines the geography of Lake County. Central to the map is Silver Island Lake, a major water body surrounded by a labyrinth of smaller glacial lakes including Green Wing Lake, Wanless Lake, and the uniquely named Katydid Lake. The hydrological pattern is shaped by the Dumbbell River and its various tributaries such as Folly Creek and Green Wing Cr.

Evidence of the region's logging and recreational infrastructure is visible through a series of specialized spurs and trails. Routes like the Harriet Lake Spur J, Wanless Spur H, and Silver Island Lake Spur F reach deep into the forest, alongside established paths like Trappers Lake and the Hogback Lupus Loop. These tracks provide essential connectivity between isolated water bodies like Lupus Lake and Scanlon Lake, reflecting the modern management of this vast wilderness area.