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2022 Map of Sioux Pine Island

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sioux Pine Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses the northern Minnesota wilderness where water dominates the landscape of St. Louis County. This 2022 survey details the intricate shoreline of Vermilion Lake, a sprawling body of water marked by numerous named landforms including Saint Marys Island, Sunset Island, and Matson Island. To the north, Trout Lake is accessible via several historical portages and trails, such as the Trout-Merritt Trl and Trout-Pine Trl, reflecting the long-established travel routes through these woods.

The geography is defined by its glacial heritage, featuring a dense network of smaller basins like Oriniack Lake and Merritt Lake. Named points and outcrops, such as Norway Point and Windy Point, provide essential navigation landmarks for those traversing the lakes. Small islands like Sioux Pine Island, Steamboat Island, and the Five Sisters Islands punctuate the open water, while Portage Bay and Canfield Portage Bay indicate the functional nature of the waterways for local travel.