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2013 Map of Hill City

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hill City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hill City serves as the primary hub in this Aitkin County landscape, situated where the Hill River flows from Hill Lake. The settlement's layout is defined by Main St and its proximity to the Hill Lake Cem, while the southern reaches of the map transition into a complex wetland system. This area is dominated by the Moose-Willow River Reservoir and the Moose River Flowage, reflecting a heavily managed water system designed for conservation and drainage, exemplified by the straight-cut Hill River Ditch.

To the south of the town center, Quadna Mountain rises as a prominent landmark, flanked by the Hill City-Quadna Mountain Airport. This southern portion of the quadrangle also contains the smaller settlement of Haypoint and the Macville Cem. The intricate network of lakes, including Studhorse Lake, Dagle Lake, and Smith Lake, illustrates the post-glacial terrain of central Minnesota, where isolated high points like The Big Island stand out amidst the sprawling river pools and flowages.