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2019 Map of Lower Whitefish Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lower Whitefish Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lower Whitefish Lake and Upper Whitefish Lake anchor this intricate hydrographic landscape in northern Crow Wing County. The map details a complex chain of water bodies, including the Big Whitefish Narrows and numerous smaller lakes such as Clamshell Lake, Bertha Lake, and Pig Lake. This interconnected system of basins and channels defines the region's recreational and residential character, with settlements like Crosslake and Breezy Point established along the irregular shorelines.

Evidence of early rural development is visible in the north at Swanburg, where the Swanburg Cem sits near Spring Brook. The transition from old roads like Old Grade Trl and Old Grade Rd to more modern residential corridors like Northgate Ln and Evergreen Way shows the evolution of this lake-country area from a timber and farming hub to a prominent seasonal and year-round community by the early 21st century.