Where may pictographs (Indian paintings) be found?
The most popular spot is on South Hegman Lake, an easy day paddle in the Ely area. You will also find pictographs on the eastern shore of Lac la Croix on Irving Island, and on the western shore of Crooked Lake just north of Lower Basswood Falls. Look on your map for an “I” (stands for “Indian painting”) or, on the National Forest map, “Pictured Rocks.” You will be glad you planned your route where there are ancient paintings we still know little about.