2016 Map of Clear Lake

About this map

The Mississippi River forms the southern boundary of this Sherburne County landscape, where the Sherburne Co Wright Co line tracks the center of the water. This region is defined by a dense cluster of glacial lakes and wetlands north of the river, including the large waters of Elk Lake and Julia Lake. The settlements of Clear Lake and Becker serve as the primary hubs, connected by a network of local roads such as Co Rd 16 and Co Rd 54. Small-scale aviation is a notable feature of the area, represented by both Leaders Clear Lake Airport and the smaller Miller Airport near Prairie Lake. The Elk River meanders through the central and northern sections of the sheet, feeding into smaller water bodies like Clitty Lake and Eilers Lake. This map records a largely rural and residential landscape just as the exurban expansion of the region continues to shape the character of the river valley.