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1996 Map of Akeley

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Akeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Akeley occupies the southwestern corner of this Hubbard County landscape, serving as a gateway to a dense network of water bodies and protected timberlands during the late 20th century. The terrain is defined by the boundary between the Paul Bunyan State Forest and the Chippewa National Forest, where the county line separates Hubbard and Cass. Water is the dominant feature, with Eleventh Crow Wing Lake and Shingobee Lake providing significant recreational and natural focus.

Outdoor infrastructure is well-documented, showing the Heartland Trail and Heartland Country Trail cutting through the timber and marsh. Local recreation is centered at the Shingobee Recreation Area and various landings like the Boat Ramp on Big Lake. The map details the intricate hydrography of the region, from the smaller Little Bass Lake and Rickles Lake to the larger expanse of Steamboat Lake in the northwest.