2013 Map of Crystal Lake

About this map

Akeley sits at the northern edge of this Hubbard County landscape, where the Shingobee River winds through a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The transition between managed forest and rural settlement is clearly marked by the boundary of the Chippewa National Forest, which encompasses the northeastern quadrant including Howard Lake and Little Bass Lake. Local history is anchored by the Akeley Cem and White Oak Cem, while the modern recreational character of the region is evidenced by the Moore Springs Resort Lodge and RV Park. The map details a complex hydrology, from the interconnected Tenth Crow Wing Lake in the northwest to the isolated basins of Crystal Lake and N Haynes Lake further south. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the secondary road network, such as Co Hwy-12 and State 64, which link these water bodies and scattered homesteads.