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1981 Map of Slate Lake West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Stony River winds through the heart of this Northwoods landscape, serving as a central artery between the Bear Island State Forest to the north and the Finland State Forest to the south. This 1980s survey captures a wilderness managed for both conservation and resource extraction, with numerous gravel pits and the prominent Tomahawk Road facilitating movement through the dense timber of the Superior National Forest.

Lake systems dominate the topography, ranging from the large Slate Lake and West Chub Lake to smaller, secluded basins like Beaver Hut Lake and Wampus Lake. The presence of a Winter Trail and the Happy Wanderer landmark suggest a landscape defined by seasonal access and outdoor recreation, while Denley Creek and Jackpot Creek define the complex drainage patterns of this lake-heavy Minnesota terrain.