2013 Map of Hovland

About this map

Hovland occupies a narrow shelf of land between the high ridges of the North Shore and the cold waters of Lake Superior. This 2013 survey illustrates a settlement patterns dictated by geography, where nearly all development follows the curve of MN-61. Local history is anchored at the Old Settlers Cem near the riverbanks, a site of genealogical interest for those tracing early North Shore families. The landscape is defined by the steep descent of Northwoods drainage, including Carlson Cr and the Flute Reed River, which cut through the terrain toward the rocky indentation of Horseshoe Bay. Aside from the localized hub at Hovland and the Hovland Rest Area, the map shows a quiet, wooded shoreline dominated by the vast expanse of the lake.