Map #3 covers the BWCAW south of the echo trail, plus a small part of the area north of the echo trail. The two most popular BW entries on Map #3 south of the echo trail are in the west atTrout Lake (EP1) and in the east at Crab Lake (EP4). Motor boats are prohibited on all lakes within the BWCAW on Map #3 except Trout Lake, which allows motors up to 25 horsepower with a proper permit. Major lakes are Trout Lake, Crab Lake, Burntside Lake and vicinity.
Each map contains comprehensive planning information such as the most difficult portages on each map, human history, 1999 blowdown impact, etc. A closeup of the maps shows additional features. The maps are to be printed in 5 colors, and include many useful features not shown on currently available maps, such as primitive management areas, historic portages that are no longer maintained, and useful fisheries tables on each map giving a summary of DNR fisheries data.