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1981 Map of Silver Island Lake

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Silver Island Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Silver Island Lake anchors the northeastern corner of this terrain within the Superior National Forest, where a dense network of glacial lakes and waterways defines the landscape. The Dumbbell River meanders through the central portion of the quadrangle, connecting smaller water bodies like Folly Lake and Green Wing Lake. Several gravel pits indicate local resource extraction, while features such as the Picnic Area and Public Access points on Silver Island Lake and Section 29 Lake point to the area's role in public recreation during the early 1980s.

The map reveals a cluster of smaller, specifically named lakes in the southern half, including Katydid Lake, Homestead Lake, and the connected chain of Hogback Lake, Canal Lake, and Scarp Lake. This intricate drainage system, which feeds into Houghtaling Cr and Fulton Creek, showcases the complex hydrology of northeastern Minnesota. The absence of major settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of the region, maintained by the U.S. Forest Service.