2016 Map of Libby

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through the western reaches of this Aitkin County landscape, defining a terrain shaped by glacial waters and expansive wetlands. Near the center of the sheet, the settlement of Libby serves as a small anchor point north of the confluence where the Sandy River meets the larger river system. The geography is dominated by an intricate network of interconnected water bodies, most notably the northern tip of Big Sandy Lake, which features prominent landforms like Emerald Island and Battle Island. Cultural history is preserved at the Tschibegamig Cem, located along the northern shore of Big Sandy Lake near the mouth of Aitkin Lake. The area's character is further shaped by smaller basins such as Oxbow Lake, Bass Lake, and Tiesen Lake, all connected by a web of local forest roads and lanes like Aitkin Lake Forest Rd.