2022 Map of Deer Lake NE

About this map

Gardner Brook and the Valley River weave through this section of the Minnesota Northwoods, which straddles the border of Koochiching and Itasca counties. This remote landscape is defined by its extensive wetlands and numerous small bodies of water, including Franklin Lake, Poquette Lake, and Candy Lake. The presence of the Holstrum Rd and the Holstrum Spur Trl suggests a network of logging or forest access routes that have likely been used for decades to navigate this low-lying terrain. To the south, Harrigan Lake and Hope Lake sit among a series of subtle ridges and hollows, providing a look at the natural drainage patterns that dominate the region. The map captures the quiet character of the wilderness before the more developed areas to the south and west.