2019 Map of Giese

About this map

Giese sits at the intersection of local history and the marshy landscape of northern Minnesota, marking a pocket of settlement where the borders of Pine, Aitkin, and Kanabec counties converge. The terrain is defined by a glacial chain of water bodies, including the expansive Big Pine Lake, Pine Lake, and Upper Pine Lake, which dominate the central and eastern portions of the map. These lakes are connected by a network of small waterways like Little Pine Cr and the Pine River. Genealogists will find particular value in the presence of Immanuel Lutheran Cem and the Wagner Township Cem near Giese, which anchor the local community history. The road network, including names like Appaloosa Pass and Sunset Lodge Rd, suggests a landscape transitioning from traditional rural townships to one with seasonal and recreational lakeside activity.