Maniwaki Creek
This was a route out to Andek Lake and once allowed for through travel all the way to Baskatong Lake. Maniwaki Creek appears to begin at Chickadee Lake, then continues north through Fungus Lake and Whittler Lake, and then continues on to Andek Lake. The last stretch of Maniwaki Creek is between Andek Lake and Maniwaki Lake. The name 'Maniwaki' seems to have a Native American origin from the region that is now modern day Quebec, Canada.
This area was scorched by the 2011 Pagami Creek Fire that burned much of the southwestern part of the BWCA and was the largest fire in recorded history at about 100,000 acres (almost 10% of the entire BWCA).
There was a large fire in this area around 1863-1864. This fire is known as the North Kawishiwi River/Alice Lake/Cypress Lake/Saganaga Lake Complex. This burn began south of the current BWCAW's southern boundary near the town of Isabella, Minnesota.
Paddling Maniwaki Creek
Maniwaki Creek can be paddled (with some obstructions along the way requiring pullovers) between Maniwaki Lake and Andek Lake. The creek continues to be navigable south of Andek Lake for the first mile or so as you travel upstream toward Whittler Lake. The remaining distance to Whittler Lake (about a mile), becomes less and less passable as the creek narrows a bit. Maniwaki Creek connects Whittler Lake, Fungus Lake and Chickadee Lake to each other.
An interesting point as you paddle along Maniwaki Creek is where an old road or trail used to cross it. See if it is still evident. This is at GPS point: 47.872925, -91.186693.
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