2016 Map of Aitkin

About this map

The town of Aitkin serves as the focal point of this northern Minnesota landscape, situated at a major bend where the Ripple River meets the Mississippi River. The hydrologic complexity of the region is evident in the dense network of meandering waterways, including the Little Willow River, Rice River, and Sissabagamah Cr. These rivers wind through low-lying terrain characterized by numerous wetlands and small basins like Pickerel Lake and Johnson Lake. Outside the municipal center, the land is punctuated by several local burial sites, such as Saint Thomas Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Spencer Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Aitkin County. Transport infrastructure is represented by the Aitkin Municipal Airport-Steve Kurtz Field and a grid of rural routes like Great River Rd and Osprey Ave, which navigate the many oxbows and channels that define this riverine environment.