2019 Map of Askov Lookout Tower

About this map

Askov Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark in this northern Minnesota landscape, overseeing a complex network of wetlands and drainage basins. The area is defined by the headwaters and winding paths of several watercourses, including Sand Creek, Partridge Creek, and Hay Creek, which weave through the townships of Pine County. Evidence of early Lutheran settlement is preserved at the Vilstad Lutheran Cemetery near the intersection of One Mile Road and County Road 145. The road names themselves reflect the local agricultural and natural history, with routes like Rutabaga Road, Blackberry Road, and Pickerel Creek Road providing access to the low-lying terrain. This 2019 survey captures the modern rural character of the region, where legacy landmarks like the lookout tower continue to anchor the geography of the surrounding forest and marshlands.