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2019 Map of Tom Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Tom Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tom Lake and the surrounding wilderness of the Superior National Forest define this landscape in eastern Cook County. The map reveals a dense network of forest service roads and trails, such as Camp 15 Loop and Rocky Top Trl, that navigate the complex topography of the Arrowhead Region. High points like Farquhar Knob and S Esther Summit overlook a series of glacial lakes including Devilfish Lake, Esther Lake, and Lost Lake.

Waterways like the Brule River and Portage Brook connect these basins, illustrating the drainage patterns that have long supported the local timber and recreation economies. Notable residential developments are concentrated along the shoreline, specifically at Wilderness Shores, while the southern reaches of the map show the headwaters of the Flute Reed River and the meandering course of the Swamp River.