1981 Map of Whiteface Reservoir

About this map

Whiteface Reservoir dominates this northern landscape, its intricate shoreline and scattered islands reflecting the managed hydrography of the early 1980s. The map illustrates a region dedicated to public land use and recreation, where the Superior National Forest meets the Cloquet Valley State Forest. Small clusters of human activity are evident at the Community Hall and the Markham Cem, while the Cloquet Valley Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel for forest fire management in the south. The area is defined by its water systems, from the meandering Whiteface River to smaller glacial bodies like Markham Lake and Wiggle Lake. Seasonal access is emphasized through a network of specialized routes, including a Winter Trail and a Snowmobile Trail, highlighting the area's year-round recreational importance in St. Louis County.