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2016 Map of Lawler

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lawler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lawler sits as a central point of settlement in this part of Aitkin County, surrounded by a complex landscape of glacial lakes and wetlands. The cultural history of the area is well-preserved through several family and community-oriented burial grounds, including the Finnish Apostolic Cem and the Salo Cem, reflecting the heritage of the homesteaders who worked this land. These sites are concentrated near Sheriff Lake and its smaller counterpart, Little Sheriff Lake.

The hydrography of the region is defined by the Sandy River in the north and the winding course of Wakefield Brook. Transportation is facilitated by a grid of rural routes such as Co Hwy 16 and Co Hwy 30, which navigate around the numerous water bodies like Rice Lake and Sandabacka Lake. This 2016 survey documents the modern layout of these historic townships, showing how the original sections have been developed with a network of local roads and designated public lands.