2013 Map of Whiteface Reservoir

About this map

Whiteface Reservoir and its complex of northern waters dominate this landscape within the Superior National Forest in Saint Louis County. The settlement of Markham serves as a local hub, situated near the headwaters of the Paleface River and the shores of Markham Lake. The map reveals a high concentration of water features, including Whiteface Lake, Little Markham Lake, and smaller bodies like Linwood Lake and Wiggle Lake, all interconnected by a network of creeks such as Water Hen Cr and Tynjala Cr. This area reflects a mid-twentieth-century focus on forest management and recreation, evidenced by the Cloquet Valley Lookout Tower and the Whiteface Reservoir Campground. The transportation grid, defined by routes like Vermilion Trl and Whiteface River Rd, provides access to both residential clusters and the expansive timberlands that define this portion of the Arrowhead Region.