2016 Map of Hill City

About this map

Hill City sits at the northern edge of a landscape defined by extensive wetlands and water management, where the Hill River Ditch and various impoundments like the Willow River Pool and Moose River Flowage dominate the low-lying terrain. This area of Aitkin County is characterized by significant topographic shifts, most notably at Quadna Mtn, which rises above the surrounding marshes. The settlement pattern is anchored by the municipal center of Hill City and the smaller locality of Haypoint to the south. Genealogists will find the locations of Hill Lake Cem and Macville Cem preserved in their geographic context. The presence of the Hill City-Quadna Mountain Airport and numerous local routes like Annie Dagel Rd and Rassier Rd reflect the modern infrastructure supporting this northern Minnesota community. The map also captures the intricate hydrography of the region, from the winding Morrison Brook to the isolated The Big Island within the southern wetlands.