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2018 Map of McKinley

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of McKinley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

McKinley sits at the heart of this glacially-carved landscape, where the border of Polk and Barron counties divides a dense network of kettle lakes and wetlands. The settlement pattern is defined by a rigid grid of rural avenues and streets that navigate around substantial water bodies like Pipe Lake and Largon Lake. Along the southeastern shore of Staples Lake, the landing at Mort's Landing indicates a focal point for local lake access and recreation.

The hydrology of the region is notably intricate, with numerous smaller basins such as Grenquist Lake, Miller Camp Lake, and Lake of the Woods tucked between low ridges. This 2018 survey captures the contemporary layout of county roads, including Co Rd G, which connects the scattered residential and agricultural tracts. The area remains dominated by its natural water features, from the flowing Sucker Cr to the quiet reaches of North Pipe Lake, reflecting a landscape largely shaped by its glacial legacy.