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2013 Map of Thompson Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Cloquet River defines the watery character of this Saint Louis County landscape, winding south through a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The central basin is dominated by Thompson Lake, while Alden Lake and Little Alden Lake anchor the eastern reaches of the quadrangle. This 2013 survey illustrates a region largely defined by its hydrography, where the Little Cloquet River joins the main branch amidst a topography of subtle elevation changes.

Transportation in this lake-studded terrain relies on established routes such as Vermilion Trl and the Old Vermilion Trl, tracing paths through the woods that have long connected the Iron Range to the North Shore. Modern residential and recreational access is visible along Pequaywan Lake Rd and Thompson Lake Rd, reflecting the area's continued use for timber and seasonal living. Smaller water bodies like Mouse Lake, Lost Lake, and Spring Lake dot the northern and eastern sections, emphasizing the intricate drainage patterns of the Minnesota wilderness.