1996 Map of Lawrence Lake West

About this map

Chippewa National Forest defines the western portion of this landscape in Itasca County, where a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands dictates the local geography. The map captures a moment in the mid-1990s when recreation and conservation efforts were well-established, visible in the extensive Skee-Di-Lakes Trail System and the Taconite Trail cutting through the northern woods. Water management and conservation are central to the area's character, evidenced by the Hanson Lake Impoundment and the protected Trout Lake Management Area. Near the southeastern shore of Lawrence Lake, the small Lawron Chapel stands as a focal point for the local community amidst the vast tracts of timber and water. The map's hydrography, from Wabana Lake to the chain including Middle Hanson Lake and Lower Hanson Lake, illustrates the intricate drainage patterns characteristic of this part of Minnesota.