2022 Map of Crystal Lake

About this map

Akeley and Chamberlain anchor this northern Minnesota landscape, where the dense wetlands and timber of the Chippewa National Forest meet a complex network of glacial basins. The Shingobee River flows through the northern reaches near Mud Lake, while the central terrain is defined by a dense cluster of water bodies including Steel Lake, Spring Lake, and Mary Lake. This 2022 survey illustrates the modern road network, from the corridor of Co RD 49 to the more remote Frostbite Rd, which provides access to the interior woods and smaller basins like Doc Lake. Genealogists will find the locations of Akeley Cem and White Oak Cem clearly marked, serving as touchstones for local family history. The transition from established settlements to the recreational and conservation lands of the national forest is further highlighted by the presence of the Snoway 1 "Gia Snowmobile Trl" cutting through the lake country.