2022 Map of Big Basswood Lake

About this map

Big Basswood Lake and the surrounding wetland complex define this portion of Becker County, where glacial depressions have created a dense network of lakes and marshes. The landscape is interconnected by waterways such as Indian Creek and the Straight River, which flows across the southern portion of the sheet. Human presence is marked by a grid of county roads and specialized pathways like the Forest Riders Trails Trl and the Little Scenic Trl, suggesting a region dedicated to outdoor recreation and timber management. Local history is anchored at the Lakeside Cemetery near Coon Lake, situated along Co Rd 46. The map details many smaller named bodies of water, including Mallard Lake, Sockeye Lake, and Abners Lake, each illustrating the characteristic lake-strewn geography of the Minnesota lake country.