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1981 Map of Wilson Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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The Superior National Forest dominates this northeastern Minnesota landscape, revealing a dense network of glacial lakes and waterways just before the mid-1980s. Large bodies of water like Wilson Lake, Silver Island Lake, and Windy Lake are interconnected by numerous creeks and portages, including Windy Cr and Benoit Creek. The map provides significant industrial context through the presence of a Railroad Grade and an Old Grade in the southern portion of the quadrangle, indicating the region's history with timber extraction or early transport. These terrestrial marks contrast with the largely untouched aquatic environments of Whitefish Lake, Elbow Lake, and the winding course of the Cross River. Sparse human infrastructure is limited to occasional Public Access points and scattered Gravel Pit locations, reflecting a transition toward managed conservation and recreation within the forest boundaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.06 x 27.57 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain