2016 Map of Lake Ada

About this map

The settlement of Pontoria sits at the northern edge of this lake-strewn landscape where Cass and Crow Wing counties meet. This region is defined by an intricate network of glacial basins and wetlands, including major water bodies like Lake Ada and the smaller Little Ada Lake. The mapping details a transition from the larger basins in the north, such as Ponto Lake, to the dense collection of smaller lakes to the south like Jail Lake and Lizotte Lake. Local heritage is anchored by the Ponto Lake Cem, while a grid of rural roads such as Co Rd 49 NW and Normans Crossing Rd NW connects these scattered shorelines. The map also captures the distinct naming of neighboring basins, such as Sand Lake Number One and Sand Lake Number Two, which underscores the density of the hydrography in this part of Minnesota.