2019 Map of Thompson Lake

About this map

The Cloquet River and its tributary, the Little Cloquet River, dominate this landscape in Saint Louis County, winding through a terrain defined by glacial lakes and secondary forest roads. In 2019, the area remains characterized by its dense network of water bodies, including the centrally located Thompson Lake and the larger Alden Lake to the southeast. The transportation network consists primarily of local connectors and historical trails like the Vermilion Trl and the Rudy Perpich Memorial Dr, reflecting the rural and recreational nature of this northern Minnesota region. Small clusters of residential development are visible along the shorelines of Little Alden Lake and Jacobs Lake, while roads like Cannon Ball Lake Rd and Timberlake Trl provide access to the more isolated tracts of woodland and marsh near Lost Lake and Mouse Lake.