1991 Map of Big Lake

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a prominent natural boundary between Sherburne and Wright counties, anchoring this landscape of glacial lakes and river bends in the early 1990s. The settlement of Big Lake serves as a central hub, situated near the shores of Lake Mitchell and the namesake Big Lake, while further south, the Otsego Corporate Boundary meets the river's edge. The geography is defined by a dense network of water bodies, from Birch Lake in the north to the southern reaches of Pelican Lake. Transport and infrastructure are visible through the proximity of the Elk River and the small community of Bailey, which includes a local Cem. This survey also documents the industrial presence of a Gravel Pit and utility landmarks like the Comm Tower, reflecting the mix of residential growth and rural resource use typical of this river-valley corridor.