Early Autumn Color in Superior National Forest

Early Autumn Color in Superior National Forest
A small branch of maple leaves shows the first vivid signs of autumn deep within Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. Early-season reds stand out against the darker greens and shadows of the surrounding pine-hardwood understory, a characteristic mix of the region’s boreal and temperate forest types. The shallow depth of field highlights the delicate transition of the season—one of the defining visual markers of fall in the Northwoods.
Photo taken in September 2021.
Photo Part Of
Superior National Forest
Images from the Superior National Forest showing landscapes, access corridors and forest management work
36 photos • 2026
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from Superior National Forest
Superior National Forest Campfire, Minnesota
Superior National Forest Campfire, Minnesota
A campfire burns within a stone fire pit in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. A brown towel is draped over a…
Moose Drinks Water in Superior National Forest, Minnesota
Moose Drinks Water in Superior National Forest, Minnesota
A bull moose stands in the shallow water of a lake in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota, drinking in October…
Dumbbell Road near Isabella, Minnesota
Dumbbell Road near Isabella, Minnesota
Dumbbell Road runs through Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota. A still pond reflects the surrounding conifers and leafless trees…
West Baptism River, Superior National Forest, Minnesota
West Baptism River, Superior National Forest, Minnesota
The West Baptism River flows through the Superior National Forest near Isabella, Minnesota. This waterway is part of the Boundary…
Jouppi Lake, Minnesota
Jouppi Lake, Minnesota
A chair at Jouppi Lake near Isabella, Minnesota.
Red Squirrel in Superior National Forest
Red Squirrel in Superior National Forest
A red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) perches on a fallen birch log within the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. This forest,…
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Photographs showcasing change over time

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis