Minnesota world traveler, artist/cartographer

Maps created by a fellow hiker, backpacker, canoer, kayaker, for like-minded travelers.

Made in the USA

(world class "trash picker-upper")

The unique look of an "old world map" hand drawn, hand lettered, with real world details. Waterproof and lightweight ideal for a tool on the trail or framable art. 

Check out published articles about these maps by clicking here: "Keith Myrmel"

All of the maps are printed on waterproof paper and waterproof ink.

All maps are rolled, no folds, for mounting or framing.

Maps are mailed in heavy cardboard tubes fully protecting the maps.

Each map is highly detailed for planning trips and useful for backup while out on the trail.

Map #8 - Superior Hiking Tra​il

2019

2019 revised map of the Superior Hiking Trail, section of the NCT (North Country Trail)

Full 310 mile length map of the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) plus the Lake Superior Water Trail along the North Shore for kayaking & canoeing. 

Size = 25.5" x 39"

$34.00 per map (includes tax/shipping/handling)

A full trail (waterproof) map of the entire 

North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT)

2021

Support the North Country Trail Association

The entire trail has been constructed by numerous Trail organizations plus the overall trail by the North Country Trail Association.

There is approximately 1,000 off road miles of trail being built, and it's done by volunteers and donations.  

By purchasing these NCT maps directly from northcountrytrail.org, you are helping to fund these projects of new off-road trail construction and maintenance.

Size = 25.5' x 39"

$34.00 each, printed on front and back (includes tax/shipping/handling)

Each map is numbered and signed.

If mounting as shown for a full visible wall/framed map, you will need two maps.

FRONT and BACK sides showing two maps put together

FRONT side of printed map showing the east half of the NCT trail

BACK side of the printed map showing the west half of the NCT trail

To splice two maps together to show the entire trail, the maps are offset as per this cut line.

VINYL STICKERS approximately 3"x3" Vinyl (waterproof)

$4 per sticker (includes tax and mailing)

States available: ND, MN, WI, UP Michigan, Lower MI, OH, PA, NY, VT

When ordering stickers, please identify which State you want and how many of each.

Actual sticker may vary in type of vinyl and gloss or mat finish.

If you order a full set of the nine stickers, or any combination of nine stickers, the total

is $30.00, and this includes tax/shipping/handling.

Isle Royale National Park Map

Michigan

2021

LIMITED number (300) of signed and numbered waterproof Isle Royale maps are now available.

Size = 23 3/4" x 39.5"

$34.00 per map (includes tax/shipping/handling)

Example of details. Each campsite/campground is listed with the number of campsites, shelters, group campsites, outhouses,dock and if day use or overnight use plus depth, type of fire allowed, and number of nights allowed. Details for all trails and portages, accurate locations and distances for trail sections, and relevant information for planning trips and hiking/water travel.

 Map #7 - BWCAW, Arrowhead Region of Minnesota, North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT), Border Route Trail (BRT) and the Kekekabic Trail (KEK) 

2019

Size = 25.5" x 39"

$34.00 per map (includes tax/shipping/handling)

The map is designed to be spliced together when purchasing two maps, to create one full map.

Map highlights

- Map is printed on both sides with the east and the west on either side.

- Waterproof functional trail map.

- Over 50 hiking trails, including portions of the following trails: North Country Trail,

Superior Hiking Trail, all of the Border Route Trail and all of the Kekekabic Trail.

- The Entire BWCAW area including all campsites and long portages marked out..

- Quetico Provincial Park’s south side with Ranger Stations and entry locations from

Minnesota.

- Nearly all of the Superior National Forest camping and water access locations.

Businesses selling all four Myrmel Maps

Midwest Mountaineering, Minneapolis, MN

ASI (American Swedish Institute), Minneapolis, MN

Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Gifts and Foods, Minneapolis. MN

Minnesota Historical Society, History Center Museum Store, St. Paul, MN

REI - Roseville, MN

REI - Bloomington, MN

REI - Maple Grove, MN

AAA Travel Store, 5400 Auto Club Way, St. Louis Park, MN

Bergquist Imports, Cloquet, MN (business CLOSED)

Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton, MN

Frost River, Duluth, MN

TrailFitters, Duluth, MN

Duluth Pack, Duluth, MN

Lake Superior Marine Museum Gift Shop, Duluth, MN

Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, MN

Marine General, Duluth, MN

Hostel du Nord, Duluth, MN

Tom's Logging Camp, Duluth, MN

Gooseberry Falls State Park, Two Harbors, MN

Split Rock Lighthouse Gift Shop, Two Harbors, MN

Split Rock State Park, Two Harbors, MN

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Finland, MN

Sawtooth Outfitters, Tofte, MN

Lutsen Ski area gift store - The Mountain Shop, Lutsen, MN

Waters Edge Gift Shop, Lutsen, MN

Cascade Lodge, Lutsen, MN

Lake Superior Trading Post, Grand Marais, MN

Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply, Grand Marais, MN​

Gunflint Ranger station, Superior National Forest, Grand Marais, MN

Trail Center, Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN

Clearwater Adventure, Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN

Rockwood Lodge, Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN

Spirit of the Wilderness, Ely, MN

Piragis Northwoods Company, Ely, MN

Wintergreen Northern Wear, Ely, MN

Mealey's Gifts and Sauna, Ely, MN

Kawishiwi Ranger Station, Superior National Forest, Ely​, MN

NEW 2023 -  Snowbank Lodge and Outfitters, Ely, MN

Nonprofits selling Myrmel Maps

- North Country Trail Association office, Lowell, Michigan

- Isle Royale gift shops on the island and at the Headquarters office in Houghton, Michigan

FRAME shops

Stephens' Art and Frame, Shoreview, MN

Frame Minnesota, Eagan, MN

Posters on Board, Richfield, MN

The Great Frame Up, Burnsville, MN

Art Preserve, White Bear Lake, MN

These maps are viewable at the following:

- John R. Borchert Map Library

collection in the Walter Library,

University of MN

- Minnesota Historical Society

map collection, History Center,

St. Paul, MN (in August 2019)

- Library of Congress, Map

Division, Washington DC

Purchases can be made via PayPal, send payment to: [email protected]

Or send payment in the mail to: Myrmel and Associates LLC 1284 Amble Road Arden Hills, MN 55112

Or credit or Debit card by emailing [email protected]