2011 Map of Jessie Lake

About this map

Jessie Lake and its surrounding northern Minnesota woodlands define this landscape, where small settlements and seasonal retreats congregate near the water's edge. The community of Talmoon sits at the junction of local routes north of the lake, while the Bowstring Post Office serves the southern area near the winding Bowstring River. Genealogical interest is found at the Old Norwegian Church Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery, which reflect the early ethnic settlement patterns of Itasca County. The presence of the Jessie Lake Lookout Tower and several remote airstrips like the Bowstring Municipal Airport suggest a landscape managed for timber resources and outdoor recreation. Waterways such as Jessie Brook and the Turtle River connect a series of smaller basins, including Little Jessie Lake and Little Turtle Lake, forming a complex drainage network typical of this lake-studded region.