2019 Map of Lake Koronis

About this map

Paynesville sits at the northern edge of this 2019 survey, serving as a gateway to the intricate water systems of the N Fork Crow River valley. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling waters of Lake Koronis, which features a distinctive chain of landforms known as First Island, Second Island, and Third Island. These features, along with surrounding bodies like Rice Lake and Whitney Lake, illustrate the glacial topography that defines this portion of the Stearns Co and Meeker Co border. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks such as Ebenezer Church Cem to the east and Manannah Cem in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The infrastructure around the Paynesville Municipal Airport and the development of local routes like Old HWY 23 and Lake Koronis RD highlight the intersection of mid-century transport and recreational geography.