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Duluth, Minnesota
Altitude: 653 feet
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Duluth, Minnesota, a port city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, located on the westernmost point on the north shore of Lake Superior, Duluth, Minnesota, A tourist destination for the Midwest, features America's only all-freshwater aquarium, the Great Lakes Aquarium, the Aerial Lift Bridge which spans the short canal into Duluth's harbor, "Park Point", the world's longest freshwater sandbar. This is where Byway North Shore Scenic Drive starts its journey, along the majestic shoreline of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater Lake. The drive provides access to eight state parks and the Superior National Forest and offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons amid most spectacular sceneries of the area.
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1.2
(245.6) |
0.7
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Canal Park Drive
Altitude: 620 feet
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Canal Park Drive, Canal Park, a tourist and recreation-oriented district of Duluth, Minnesota. Aerial Lift Bridge connects the Park Point sandbar and neighborhood.
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2.0
(244.8) |
1.2
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The Fitger's Brewing Company
Altitude: 646 feet
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The Fitger's Brewing Company, a beer brewing company, operting from 1881 to 1972,
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3.3
(243.5) |
2.1
(151.3) |
The Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Endion Depot
Altitude: 656 feet
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The Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Endion Depot, a historic railroad depot in Duluth, Minnesota. The building is now used for an adventure travel company and store specializing in kayaking, climbing, and cross-country skiing.
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5.9
(240.9) |
3.7
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The Glensheen Historic Estate
Altitude: 636 feet
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The Glensheen Historic Estate, a historic mansion on Lake Superior, It is a listed National Historic Place.
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6.4
(240.4) |
4.0
(149.4) |
Congdon, Minnesota
Altitude: 663 feet
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Community of Congdon, Minnesota,
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10.7
(236.1) |
6.6
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Congdon Boulevard
Altitude: 620 feet
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Congdon Boulevard, a loop road along the north western shore of Lake Superior, On the Lester River Road, northwest of here lies, Lester Park Golf Course,
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18.7
(228.1) |
11.6
(141.7) |
Old North Shore Drive
Altitude: 614 feet
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McQuade Road, Old North Shore Drive, Clifton, Minnesota,
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21.5
(225.3) |
13.4
(140.0) |
French River, Minnesota
Altitude: 636 feet
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Ryan Road, French River, Minnesota, a community in Duluth Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota,
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26.6
(220.2) |
16.5
(136.8) |
Palmers, Minnesota
Altitude: 682 feet
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Homestead Road, Palmers, Minnesota, a community in Duluth Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota,
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28.6
(218.2) |
17.8
(135.6) |
Alseth Road
Altitude: 653 feet
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Alseth Road Intersects North Shore Scenic Drive, and connects with Highway #61 on the north and with a Loop road, Stoney Point Drive along the shore in the south.
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32.6
(214.2) |
20.3
(133.1) |
Knife River, Minnesota
Altitude: 663 feet
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Knife River, Minnesota, a community in Lake County, Minnesota, The community is located between Duluth and Two Harbors on the North Shore Scenic Drive.
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37.3
(209.5) |
23.2
(130.2) |
Larsmont, Minnesota
Altitude: 715 feet
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Larsmont, Minnesota, a community in Lake County, Minnesota,
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43.0
(203.8) |
26.7
(126.6) |
State Highway #61
Altitude: 758 feet
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North shore Scenic Drive merges with State Highway #61 just west of Two Harbors, Minnesota,
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45.3
(201.5) |
28.1
(125.2) |
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Altitude: 656 feet
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Two Harbors, Minnesota, a city in Lake County, Minnesota, located along the shore of Lake Superior. Gooseberry Falls State Park is located 13 miles to the northeast. The Duluth and Iron Range Railroad Company Depot, located in Two Harbors, Minnesota, was the third depot on the site.
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46.1
(200.7) |
28.6
(124.7) |
The EDNA G
Altitude: 633 feet
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Waterfront Drive, The EDNA G, a tugboat who worked the Great Lakes. She was the last coal-fired, steam-engine tug in service on the lakes. The Samuel P. Ely, a shipwreck nearby this location in Two Harbors, Minnesota, a national historic place. This shipwreck was a schooner that sailed the Great Lakes carrying iron ore, coal, and other bulk freight.
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46.5
(200.3) |
28.9
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Two Harbors Light
Altitude: 630 feet
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3rd Street, Two Harbors Light, The 49 foot tower is made of brick, The lighthouse was originally equipped with a fourth order Fresnel lens.
The Two Harbors Light is the oldest operating lighthouse in Minnesota. Overlooking Lake Superior's Agate Bay, the lighthouse is located in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Thi Lighthouse is still used as an active aid to navigation, as well as being a museum and a bed and breakfast. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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47.8
(199.0) |
29.7
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Lake View National Golf Course
Altitude: 640 feet
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Lake View National Golf Course,
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54.1
(192.7) |
33.6
(119.7) |
Cliff Point Road
Altitude: 636 feet
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Cliff Point Road, Silver Cliff Road, on Lake Superior,
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64.6
(182.2) |
40.1
(113.2) |
Castle Danger, Minnesota
Altitude: 636 feet
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Castle Danger, Minnesota, a community in Lake County, Minnesota, located southwest of Gooseberry Falls State Park, on the shore of Lake Superior,
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67.9
(178.9) |
42.2
(111.2) |
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Altitude: 719 feet
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Gooseberry Falls State Park, a State Park located on the shore of Lake Superior, in Minnesota, Gooseberry Falls, the gateway to the North Shore, is known for its spectacular waterfalls, river gorge, Lake Superior shoreline, Civilian Conservation Corps log and stone structures, and north woods wildlife.
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76.3
(170.5) |
47.4
(105.9) |
Split Rock Lighthouse Road,
Altitude: 709 feet
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Split Rock Lighthouse Road, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota,
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78.7
(168.1) |
48.9
(104.5) |
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park,
Altitude: 755 feet
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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, a Minnesota state park on the north shore of Lake Superior. The Lighthouse, now houses a Museum operated by Minnesota Historical Society. The Split Rock Lighthouse State Park offers scenic hiking, cross-country skiing, and bike trails.
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79.9
(166.9) |
49.6
(103.7) |
Madeira (a Shipwreck)
Altitude: 696 feet
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The Madeira, a schooner-barge that sank off the coast of Minnesota in Lake Superior in 1905. the Madeira, caught in a fierce storm with winds around 70 to 80 miles per hour, the Madeira crashed into a cliff named Gold Rock. One of the crewmen leapt to shore with a safety line and was able to bring eight other men to safety.
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87.3
(159.5) |
54.2
(99.1) |
Beaver Bay
Altitude: 692 feet
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Lax lake Road, Beaver Bay, Minnesota, a city in Lake County, Minnesota,
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88.9
(157.9) |
55.2
(98.1) |
East Beaver Bay, Minnesota
Altitude: 702 feet
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East Beaver Bay, Minnesota, a community in Lake County, Minnesota,
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89.5
(157.3) |
55.6
(97.7) |
The Hesper
Altitude: 669 feet
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The Hesper (a ship wreck) was a bulk-freighter steamship that was used to tow schooner-barges on the Great Lakes. The Hesper sank off the coast of Lake Superior at Silver Bay, Minnesota,
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92.3
(154.5) |
57.4
(96.0) |
Silver Bay, Minnesota
Altitude: 764 feet
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Silver Bay, Minnesota, a city in Lake County, Minnesota, Attractions in and around the city: Tettegouche State Park, located northeast of the community on Minnesota Highway 61, Palisade Head, a rocky headland with steep cliffs, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Gooseberry Falls State Park south of the town.
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96.8
(150.0) |
60.2
(93.2) |
Palisade Head
Altitude: 696 feet
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Palisade Head, a large rock formation located on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota.
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98.9
(147.9) |
61.5
(91.9) |
Tettegouche State Park
Altitude: 659 feet
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Tettegouche State Park, a Minnesota state park on the north shore of Lake Superior, on scenic Minnesota Highway 61.
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100.4
(146.4) |
62.4
(91.0) |
Illgen City, Minnesota
Altitude: 709 feet
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Junction State Highway #1/National Forest Highway #9, Illgen City, Minnesota, a community in Lake County, Minnesota,
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103.8
(143.0) |
64.5
(88.9) |
Johnson Lake
Altitude: 768 feet
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R V Trail to Johnson Lake,
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106.5
(140.3) |
66.2
(87.2) |
Viewpoint
Altitude: 689 feet
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Viewpoint / Rest area, A Loop, along the Byway North Shore Scenic Drive, on the north shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota
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109.9
(136.9) |
68.3
(85.1) |
Little Marais, Minnesota
Altitude: 646 feet
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Little Marais, Minnesota, a community in Lake County, Minnesota,
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114.4
(132.4) |
71.1
(82.3) |
George Manitou State Park
Altitude: 817 feet
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George Manitou State Park, a Minnesota state park located between Tettegouche State Park and Temperance River State Park on the North Shore of Lake Superior, near the town of Little Marais. It is situated on the Manitou River.
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116.5
(130.3) |
72.4
(81.0) |
George Manitou State Park
Altitude: 745 feet
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George Manitou State Park,
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129.3
(117.5) |
80.3
(73.0) |
Taconite Harbor, Minnesota
Altitude: 699 feet
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Taconite Harbor, Minnesota,
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131.7
(115.1) |
81.8
(71.5) |
Schroeder, Minnesota
Altitude: 696 feet
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Cramer Road, Community of Schroeder, Minnesota,
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136.2
(110.6) |
84.6
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Temperance River State Park
Altitude: 682 feet
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Sawbill Trail, Temperance River State Park, located on the North shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota
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137.5
(109.3) |
85.4
(67.9) |
Tofte, Minnesota
Altitude: 630 feet
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Tofte Park Road, Tofte, Minnesota, a community located within Tofte Township, one of the three townships of Cook County, Minnesota,
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149.4
(97.4) |
92.8
(60.5) |
Cliffhouse Road
Altitude: 715 feet
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Cliffhouse Road / Resort Road,
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149.8
(97.0) |
93.1
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Superior National Golf Course
Altitude: 725 feet
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Superior National Golf Course, Six Hill Road, Lutsen Mountains, a downhill ski and snowboard area located on the North Shore region in Cook County, Minnesota, located in the rugged Sawtooth Mountains, part of the Superior Highlands on the north shore of Lake Superior. The ski season extends from November into mid-April, longer than most other resorts in the Upper Midwest. Lutsen has four mountains, named Eagle, Uller, Mystery, and Moose Mountains. Lutsen is known as a family-friendly resort, being named as a Top 20 Family Ski Resort for two years in a row
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152.2
(94.6) |
94.6
(58.8) |
Lutsen, Minnesota
Altitude: 673 feet
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Community of Lutsen, Minnesota,
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153.6
(93.2) |
95.4
(57.9) |
Caribou Trail
Altitude: 663 feet
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Caribou Trail, High Forest Trail, Caribou Lake, a lake located northwest of this location off North Shore Scenic Drive, Minnesota
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159.7
(87.1) |
99.2
(54.1) |
Cascade Beach Road
Altitude: 676 feet
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Cascade Beach Road, Cascade River State Park,
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163.6
(83.2) |
101.7
(51.7) |
Cascade River State Park
Altitude: 653 feet
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Cascade River State Park, located near the northeastern tip of Minnesota on the north shore of Lake Superior, in a rocky and rugged location. Cascade River State Park has many different types of wildlife. Cascade River State Park is connected to the Superior Hiking Trail.
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181.0
(65.8) |
112.5
(40.9) |
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Altitude: 623 feet
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Grand Marais, Minnesota, a city in Cook County, Minnesota, Some of many opportunities of outdoor recreation in and around the city are; Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Isle Royale National Park, Superior Hiking Trail Association, Cascade River State Park, Eagle Mountain, Judge C. R. Magney State Park, The Border Route Trail, Gunflint Trail, The Kekekabic Hiking Trail, Pincushion Mountain Cross Country Ski Trail, Grand Marais Recreation Area.
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186.5
(60.3) |
115.9
(37.5) |
Croftville, Minnesota
Altitude: 633 feet
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Community of Croftville, Minnesota,
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196.1
(50.7) |
121.9
(31.5) |
Kadunce River State Scenic Wayside
Altitude: 610 feet
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Kadunce River State Scenic Wayside, located along the State Highway #61 Byway North Shore Scenic Drive, on Lake Superior in Minnesota
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204.8
(42.0) |
127.3
(26.1) |
Judge Magney State Park
Altitude: 692 feet
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North Road, Judge Magney State Park, Famous Devil's Kettle waterfall is located here. The most popular hike leads from the trailhead upstream along the Brule River to Devil's Kettle, where the river splits around a mass of volcanic rock. The park offers camping, picnicking and hiking.
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210.7
(36.1) |
130.9
(22.4) |
Hovland, Minnesota
Altitude: 614 feet
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Hammer Road, Stonegate Road, Hovland, Minnesota, a community in Cook County, Minnesota, Hovland is located within the Grand Portage State Forest. Judge C. R. Magney State Park is nearby.
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220.8
(26.0) |
137.2
(16.2) |
Reservation River Road
Altitude: 669 feet
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Reservation River Road, Trolls Trail,
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236.9
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147.2
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Grand Portage, Minnesota
Altitude: 761 feet
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Stevens Road, Grand Portage, Minnesota, a town in Cook County, Minnesota, on Lake Superior, at the northeast corner of the state near the international border with Canada. This town lies within the Grand Portage Indian Reservation. The adjacent Grand Portage National Monument celebrates traditional Ojibwe lifeways and the history of the North West Company fur trading post that was located there. Grand Portage is the home of the dock for the Wenonah and Voyageur II passenger boats, bringing tourists and campers to Isle Royale National Park.
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240.9
(5.9) |
149.7
(3.7) |
Teal Lake,
Altitude: 1247 feet
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Teal Lake, a small lake located along the State Highway #61 close to the border with Canada.
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246.8
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153.4
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Pigeon River
Altitude: 659 feet
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Pigeon River, that separates the United States and Canada. International border between the United States and Canada. This is where the Byway North Shore Scenic Drive ends.
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