1996 Map of Coon Lake

About this map

Scenic State Park anchors this portion of Itasca County, showing a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and managed forest boundaries. The park's core features, including Sandwick Lake and the elongated Coon Lake, are depicted with detailed shoreline infrastructure such as the State Park Headquarters and multiple boat ramps. This 1990s-era survey captures a region primarily dedicated to conservation and recreation, where the Chippewa National Forest meets the George Washington State Forest. Beyond the water, the map documents the utilitarian layers of the land, from a Sand Pit near Cedar Lake to a designated Snowmobile Trail and a Winter Trail cutting through the dense stands. Smaller water bodies like Lake of Isles and Cameron Lake suggest the remote, water-rich character of northern Minnesota before further modern development.