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2016 Map of Dixon Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Dixon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chippewa National Forest dominates this northern Minnesota landscape, where a dense network of water bodies and forest service roads defines the terrain. The central hydrology is anchored by the Third River, which feeds into the Third River Flowage and eventually the northern reaches of Lake Winnibigoshish. This area of Itasca County is characterized by significant glacial lakes, including Dixon Lake, Minisogama Lake, and the smaller Morph Lake to the west.

Transportation through these timberlands is primarily via established routes like Co Hwy 33 and Old Co 35, alongside a labyrinth of forest service infrastructure such as Forest Rd 2171. Recreational footprints are visible through the Winnie N Hiking trails near Sioux Lake. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns from Island Lake Creek and Crane Cr, illustrating the interconnected wetland systems typical of the region's protected forest lands.