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2010 Map of Lawler

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lawler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lawler serves as the primary hub of this Aitkin County landscape, situated where County Hwy-13 meets the Soo Line Trl. The map reflects a community deeply tied to its heritage, as evidenced by several localized burial grounds including Finnish Apostolic Cemetery, Salo Cemetery, and Sheriff Lake Cemetery. These sites, along with the Grayling Cemetery to the north, offer valuable clues for genealogists researching the Scandinavian and European settler history of the region.

The terrain is defined by a dense network of water bodies and drainage systems, with the Sandy River winding across the northern section and Wakefield Brook cutting through the center. Significant water features like Rice Lake, Sheriff Lake, and Sandabacka Lake punctuate the grid of local roads. Standing as a notable landmark east of the main settlement is the Lawler Lookout Tower, a remnant of the area's forest management history.