Lakes On Map:
South of Quetico Provincial Park along the U.S. - Canadian border, including most of Basswood Lake
- Basswood Lake
- Newfound Lake
- Ensign Lake
Entry Points:
- Quetico canoe entry points 52, 53 and 61
One of the few remaining truck portages in the Boundary Waters continues to operate on the Canadian Border at Prairie Portage. During peak boating season, generally starting around the U.S. fishing opener in May, a Forest Service contractor uses four-wheel drive trucks and a trailer to pull boats over the portage on the U.S. side of the border. Typically canoeists take the much shorter portage trail along the Canadian side of the border, which is not motorized.
Caution should be exercised when crossing the largest lakes of Map 5 in a canoe. The big open stretches of Basswood Lake can develop large waves that are difficult or hazardous to navigate in a canoe. Early morning is often the best time to cross these big areas.
Waterproof paper, comes folded
Size:39" x 26.5"
Scale: 1:42,240 (1.5 inch = 1 mile)
The back of all Voyageur maps contains a large, detailed finder map including a thorough index of Boundary Waters lakes. In addition, information about navigation in the Boundary Waters, safety, rules & regulations, basic entry point information, hiking opportunities, winter activities, fishing, and sources for further information is provided.
The overview map is a great asset for trip planning, but has been simplified to an extent that it is not suitable for navigation. In addition, campsite locations are not as carefully reviewed as those shown on the detailed fronts of each Voyageur map.