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2016 Map of Vermilion Dam

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Vermilion Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Superior National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape in northeast St. Louis County, where the topography is defined by the intricate shoreline of Vermilion Lake. The settlement of Vermilion Dam serves as a focal point near where Shively Falls and Twomile Creek feed the regional waterways. The map details a complex network of island geography, including Knotts Island, Oak Island, and Hinsdale Island, which are separated by narrow passages like Oak Narrows and Birch Narrows.

Transport through this timberland relies on a mix of forest roads such as Crane Lake Road and historic footpaths like the Wolf Lake Portage. These routes connect remote bays including Wolf Bay, Smart Bay, and Frazer Bay. The presence of several established landings and points, such as Moccasin Point and Fectos Point, suggests a long-standing reliance on the lake for both navigation and recreation within the federal forest boundaries.