2016 Map of Atkinson

About this map

Atkinson and Mahtowa anchor this Carlton County landscape, where the Blackhoof River and Moose Horn River wind through a territory defined by a high concentration of glacial lakes. The settlement pattern follows the established corridors of Interstate 35, providing a modern contrast to the numerous family-named roads and rural infrastructure that mark the township lines. The map reveals a cluster of small water bodies, including Flodin Lake, Ellstrom Lake, and Sandy Lake, which dictate the local topography and placement of cemeteries like Bethel Cem and Sandy Lake Cem. To the southeast, the small locality of Duesler sits near the Elim Lutheran Cem, suggesting the long-standing community centers that formed around early church parishes. This 2016 survey documents the persistent rural character of the region, where hunters' grounds and local trails like Hizer Lake Rd continue to provide access to the area's dense wetland network.