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2013 Map of Sugar Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sugar Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Chippewa National Forest encompasses this glacial landscape in Itasca County, where a dense network of water bodies and rivers defines the local geography. The Mississippi River winds through the northern portion of the map, joined by the Vermillion River and Leighton Brook. A significant genealogical landmark, the Paulley Children Cem, is situated near Leighton Lake and MN-6, providing a poignant touchpoint for local family history researchers.

Elevations rise toward the south at Sugar Hills, contrasting with the low-lying wetland complexes of Willow Lake and the N Fork Willow River. Navigation through this timbered territory is facilitated by a grid of rural routes like 90th Ave NE and Skunk Lake Rd, which connect remote water features including Skunk Lake and Little Vermillion Lake. The map illustrates a contemporary balance between forest conservation and the accessibility of its numerous lakes and islands, such as the Tasher Islands in the northwest corner.