2010 Map of Lawrence Lake East

About this map

The Prairie River winds through this lacustrine landscape in northern Minnesota, connecting a complex network of glacial lakes and waterways. The map showcases a transition from larger bodies like Lawrence Lake and Big Sucker Lake to smaller, clustered waters such as Thirtyone Lake, Thirty Lake, and Grass Lake. A system of county roads, including the Scenic HWY and County HWY-8, provides access to these shores, suggesting a region defined by seasonal recreation and timber management. The naming conventions of the water bodies, from the descriptive Fourth Sucker Lake and Third Sucker Lake to the specifically named Big McCarthy Lake and Kennedy Lake, offer a record of local nomenclature. Tracing the path of Sucker Brook and Balsam Creek reveals the subtle drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of Itasca County, where the topography is dominated by the water's edge.