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2016 Map of Sugar Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sugar Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Chippewa National Forest dominates this northern landscape where the Mississippi River meanders through the northeastern corner. This area of Itasca County is defined by a dense network of water bodies and interconnected river systems, including the Vermillion River and its accompanying Little Vermillion Lake. A poignant local landmark, the Paulley Children Cem, is located near the eastern boundary, offering a specific point of interest for genealogical research in this otherwise predominantly wilderness and timber-managed region.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the prominent Sugar Hills, which overlook the expansive Sugar Lake. This terrain is characterized by intricate drainage patterns such as the N Fork Willow River and Skunk Brook. Numerous smaller lakes like Camel Lake and Dead Horse Lake are scattered throughout, linked by a network of forest roads including Sugar Lk Rd NE and Vermillion Lake Rd NE, reflecting the area's ongoing use for recreation and natural resource management.