2016 Map of Horsehead Lake

About this map

Horsehead Lake and the surrounding Minnesota Northwoods define this landscape in Itasca County, where a dense network of water bodies and wetlands creates a complex glacial topography. The Bear River meanders through the central terrain, connecting several larger basins such as Bear Lake and the smaller, more isolated Little Bear Lake. This area is characterized by a reliance on forest access roads and trails, such as Horsehead Lake Rd and W Bear Lake Forest Rd, which navigate the many swamps and marshes that separate the higher ground. The map details a transition from the northern reaches of Eve Lake and Wilson Lake down toward Wasson Lake at the southern boundary. This 2016 survey captures the contemporary state of these protected lands, showing the intersection of forest management routes like Napolean Lake Trl and the sparse residential development near the lakeshores.