2013 Map of Vermilion Dam

About this map

Vermilion Lake and the dense woodlands of the Superior National Forest define this 2013 survey of northeast St. Louis County. The landscape is a complex archipelago of named landforms, including Oak Island, Hinsdale Island, and Knotts Island, which divide the open waters of the lake from the narrow channels of the north. Significant recreational infrastructure is visible, such as the Hinsdale Island Campground and numerous access routes including Retreat Lodge Rd and Paradise Point Rd. The northern portion of the map traces the upper reach of the Vermilion River as it exits the lake system, fed by smaller tributaries like Twomile Cr and Little East Creek. This map documents a region where water-access tourism and forest management intersect among the intricate shorelines of the Arrowhead region.