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1960 Map of Tait Lake

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Tait Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness defines the northern reaches of this landscape, where the Pat Bayle State Forest and Superior National Forest converge. This map reveals a complex aquatic network centered on Tait Lake and the meandering Tait River. The terrain is characterized by numerous glacial basins, including Cascade Lake, Lichen Lake, and the small Mistletoe Lake.

A notable human imprint on this wild country is the North Shore State Trail winding through the southeastern corner near Pike Lake. While primarily a natural study, the presence of a Gravel Pit and another Pit near Mississippi Creek indicates localized resource extraction amidst the dense timber and wetlands of the arrowhead region. Depth curves for several lakes, such as Lake Clara, provide unique underwater topography for this remote Cook County territory.