2022 Map of Whiteface Reservoir

About this map

Markham sits at the heart of this landscape, surrounded by the extensive waters of the Whiteface Reservoir and several smaller lakes within the Superior National Forest. The area is defined by its complex hydrography, where the Whiteface River and its various tributaries, including the South Branch Whiteface River and S Br Water Hen Cr, carve through the timbered terrain. This map captures a remote section of St. Louis County where local life revolves around the water and woods, connected by a network of forest roads and trails. Long-established routes like the Vermilion Trl and Whiteface Rd provide access to seasonal cabins and homes near Markham Lake and Pequaywan Lake. The presence of numerous dead-end cabin circles, such as W Cabin Cir, reflects a development pattern focused on recreational access to the shoreline rather than through-traffic.