2011 Map of Tait Lake

About this map

Tait Lake and its surrounding boreal hydrology define this portion of the Superior National Forest area in Cook County. The landscape is characterized by an intricate network of glacial lakes and waterways, including the winding Tait River and the headwaters of Mississippi Creek. A significant east-west corridor known as The Grade suggests the legacy of early 20th-century logging infrastructure, now serving as a primary access route through the dense woods. Smaller water bodies like Mistletoe Lake, Williams Lake, and Lichen Lake are connected by seasonal streams and forest roads such as Clara Lake Rd and Porters Blvd. The map reveals a high concentration of named lakes in the northern half, such as Kinogami Lake and Cascade Lake, contrasting with the more creek-dominated southern terrain where Mistletoe Creek and Murmur Creek Rd are found.