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2019 Map of Lake Ada

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lake Ada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Chickamaw Beach and the small settlement of Pontoria anchor this portion of the northern Minnesota lake country, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of interconnected basins and wetlands. The map shows a region heavily shaped by glacial history, with larger water bodies like Lake Ada and Ponto Lake surrounded by smaller, distinctive features such as Jail Lake and Deadman Lake. The county line between Cass Co and Crow Wing Co bisects the southern half of the sheet, cutting through the waters of Lizzie Lake.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Ponto Lake Cem and the naming of diverse landmarks like Hand Lake and Smiley Lake. The road network, including Co Hwy 43 and Co Hwy 48, reflects the seasonal and residential development typical of this recreation-heavy corridor. The intricate shoreline of Horseshoe Lake and the drainage of Lizzie Cr illustrate the complex hydrology of the area, providing a detailed look at the terrain before further 21st-century development.