2019 Map of Hilman Lake

About this map

Hilman Lake lies at the center of this northern Minnesota landscape, where the vast wetlands of the north woods dominate the terrain. This 2019 survey documents the intricate water systems and swampy reaches that define the boundary between Lake of the Woods County and Beltrami County. The area is characterized by low-lying hydrology, exemplified by Dutch Slough in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures a largely undeveloped wilderness within the Public Land Survey System, specifically across Townships 155n, 156n, and 157n. This document is an essential resource for understanding the contemporary state of the region's complex peatlands and marsh environments before any future shifts in the local ecosystem.