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2022 Map of Vermilion Dam

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Vermilion Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Superior National Forest defines the northwoods character of this landscape, where the sprawling waters of Vermilion Lake meet a complex network of islands and channels. The area is marked by significant geographic features like Oak Island and Hinsdale Island, which break up the open reaches of Frazer Bay and Wolf Bay. The northern portion of the map follows the winding course of the Vermilion River, a historic waterway connected by specialized paths such as the Shively Falls Trl and the Vermilion River Trl.

Navigation through these interconnected waters relies on narrow passages like Birch Narrows and Oak Narrows, while the presence of the Wolf Lake Portage Trl suggests the enduring importance of traditional portage routes between Wolf Lake and the larger lake system. Development is concentrated along points and bays, with named locations like Moccasin Point and Black Duck Point serving as focal points for local access and activity within the forest.