2016 Map of Lake Minnewaska

About this map

Lake Minnewaska dominates the northern landscape of Pope County, defining the glacial character of this central Minnesota region. The shoreline features prominent landforms like Lawrence Point and Swenson Point, while the surrounding prairie is dotted with smaller water bodies including Celia Lake, Nelson Lake, and Lake Mary. This 2016 survey illustrates a rural landscape where section-line roads like Co RD 18 and State HWY 104 connect scattered farmsteads and points of local heritage. Genealogical interest is centered on sites such as the Barsness Lutheran Cem and Lake Ben Cem, which anchor the history of the families who settled this lake-rich terrain. The southern portion of the sheet transitions to the distinct elevation of the Blue Mounds, overlooking a network of smaller lakes like Edwards Lake and Hoff Lake.