Hello,

A lot of EPs are off of gravel roads. I am thinking of the Echo Trail and the Sawbill Trail right now.

Is there a map book/road atlas of these gravel roads that can be ordered online?

Thanks

I got one years ago that is of the national forests up there that shows "every" road. Made of actual dead trees. Not at home right now but having wife get the exact name for you. Believe I purchased it at a National Ranger Station along the shore. Will update when have more info or perhaps someone else can fill in the missing info. Think this is it.

Where to purchase maps:

Superior National Forest Visitor Map
(2018 edition, map scale = ½ inch to 1 mile)

The 2018 edition includes the entire Forest with the western portion on one side and the eastern portion of the Forest on the other side. Features on the map include the road system, lakes, streams, recreation areas, ownership, points of interest, and other information beneficial to Forest visitors. Maps are printed on water and tear resistant paper.

Current (2018) prices: $14.00 waterproof 'paper' Forest Map

To purchase a map by mail, send a check payable to USDA Forest Service for the amount of the purchase.
Mail your order to:
Superior National Forest
8901 Grand Avenue Place
Duluth , MN 55808

We are now able to take credit card orders over the phone. Call any Superior National Forest office to purchase your map!

You may also contact the The United States Geological Survey (USGS)

I've always used the Superior National Forest Map. Mine is getting pretty old, 2003, but the roads don't change much. I think the latest version is 2018.

The Superior National Forest's website says:

Current (2018) prices: $14.00 waterproof 'paper' Forest Map

To purchase a map by mail, send a check payable to USDA Forest Service for the amount of the purchase.
Mail your order to:
Superior National Forest
8901 Grand Avenue Place
Duluth , MN 55808

We are now able to take credit card orders over the phone. Call any Superior National Forest office to purchase your map!

You may also contact the The United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Yep, I use the Superior National Forest Map as well.

You might look at the Logging History Maps here.

billconner: "You might look at the Logging History Maps here. "

These are terrific resources . A recent tribute to Bud Heinselman is here:
Miron "Bud" Heinselman

Bud was an early conservationist working within the USFS, a remarkable scientist and not widely recognized relative to his impact. Everyone knows Sigurd Olson and R. Newell Searle, but a lot of folks don't know about Heinselman. Thanks for sharing that link, Bill.
~Beth

alpinebrule: "

You may also contact the The United States Geological Survey (USGS)
"

Thanks.

Is this the map that you use?

rdgbwca: "

alpinebrule: "


You may also contact the The United States Geological Survey (USGS)
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Thanks.


Is this the map that you use?"

That's the map I use. I find it has all of the roads on it I care to drive on and a few I just as soon not drive on.

Yup the Superior National Forest map from the Forest Service is your very best choice. I used to for a Bikepacking trip a few years ago. Very accurate. Most roads up there are very well maintained gravel roads. But it also shows unimproved roads that where fun to bike on

Thanks everyone. I ordered from the usgs website. I will see how long it takes to get to my house.

Back in the day before smart phones, ... the Gazetteer map book was my goto. You buy the book for Minnesota and it contains detailed maps of the whole state.

For on-line, take a look at caltopo.com

The SNF Motor Vehicle Use Map is also useful. That will show you everything from roads to ATV trails, with information about what types of use are legal on every stretch, along with notes about width and maintenance for some of them.

tonyyarusso: "The SNF Motor Vehicle Use Map is also useful. That will show you everything from roads to ATV trails, with information about what types of use are legal on every stretch, along with notes about width and maintenance for some of them."

not only that, it's free!

I love the Superior National Forest map too, but it can be a bit unruly in the car to navigate with. I use either the Delorme Gazetter for Minnesota or the Nat Geo Recreational Atlas. I think the Nat Geo is easier to read for my eyes.

I love the Superior National Forest map too, but it can be a bit unruly in the car to navigate with. I use either the Delorme Gazetter for Minnesota or the Nat Geo Recreational Atlas. I think the Nat Geo is easier to read for my eyes.

gotwins: "I love the Superior National Forest map too, but it can be a bit unruly in the car to navigate with. I use either the Delorme Gazetter for Minnesota or the Nat Geo Recreational Atlas. I think the Nat Geo is easier to read for my eyes."

Wow. Even more options. Thanks.