2013 Map of Sioux Pine Island

About this map

Superior National Forest defines the character of this northern landscape, which is dominated by the intricate shorelines and countless islands of Vermilion Lake. The aquatic geography is incredibly complex, featuring uniquely named landforms such as Sioux Pine Island, Steamboat Island, and the Five Sisters Islands. The map illustrates a wilderness area where water and land are nearly inseparable, from the larger expanses of Pine Lake and Trout Lake to smaller, isolated bodies like Merritt Lake and Oriniack Lake. Navigation through this archipelago is marked by distinct points and rocks, including Norway Point, Windy Point, and Trout Rock. This survey provides a precise look at the hydrography and topography of the Boundary Waters region before more recent changes, documenting the exact positions of named features like Saint Marys Island and Arrowhead Point within the protected forest boundaries.