2011 Map of Dunbar Lake

About this map

Popple River meanders through the heart of this Northwoods landscape, connecting a network of waterways that defined early settlement patterns in Itasca County. The village of Squaw Lake serves as a local hub near the southern edge of the map, anchored by the Squaw Lake Post Office and the nearby North Round Lake Cemetery. This survey highlights the region's complex hydrology, from the broad expanse of Round Lake to smaller bodies like Hamrey Lake and Natures Lake. The small settlement of Dunbar stands near the confluence of Dunbar Creek and the Dunbar River, a testament to the era's reliance on water and rail access. A dense grid of forest roads, including Forest Rd 2229, cuts through the timberland, indicating the ongoing importance of the forestry industry and local accessibility in this lake-rich territory.