East Cook in Cook County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Gunflint Lake Scenic Overlook
Superior National Forest
Photographed By McGhiever, August 20, 2023
1. Gunflint Lake Scenic Overlook Marker
You are looking across Gunflint Lake at the Canadian shore. This was one of the international routes taken by the voyageurs in the late 1600's into the 1800's.
Erected 1966 by Cook County Federal Highway Beautification Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.
Location. 48° 4.753′ N, 90° 45.745′ W. Marker is in East Cook, Minnesota, in Cook County. Marker is on Gunflint Trail (County Route 12) south of Gunflint Lake Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Marais MN 55604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The 2007 Ham Lake Fire (a few steps from this marker); Gunflint Trail (a few steps from this marker); Canot du Nord (North Canoe) Replica (approx. 0.7 miles away); History of Saganaga Lake (approx. 8.1 miles away); Portage Canoe Rest (approx. 8.2 miles away); Step back in time... (approx. 8.2 miles away); The American Plan Cabin (approx. 8.3 miles away); This Log (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Cook.
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Photographed By McGhiever, August 20, 2023
2. Gunflint Lake Scenic Overlook Marker
The "scenic view" is just a small peek in the left background
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on August 26, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
