2013 Map of Hartley Lake

About this map

The W Fork Prairie River meanders through this portion of Itasca County, connecting a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands characteristic of northern Minnesota. This 2013 survey highlights the hydrologic ties between Hartley Lake, Wolf Lake, and the eastern flow of the Prairie River. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of smaller bodies of water, such as Stumple Lake, Scooty Lake, and Rahkos Lake, many of which are accessible only via minor routes like W Scooty Lake Rd or the Wolf Lake Trl. To the west, the Scenic Hwy runs northward near Lower Balsam Lake and Balsam Cr, providing the primary corridor through this otherwise remote landscape. Settlement is sparse, appearing primarily as residential clusters along the shores of White Swan Lake and Round Lake, where local roads like Round Lake Loop suggest a community oriented toward seasonal or lakeside living.