2010 Map of Milaca NE

About this map

Groundhouse River and its West Fork Groundhouse River dominate this Mille Lacs County landscape, carving through a region defined by managed natural spaces and water control. At the northern edge, Cranberry Lake and Mikkelson Pool mark the hydrology of the area, while the William Mills Pond Dam indicates specific local water management efforts. The presence of the Mille Lacs Lookout Tower near 100th Ave suggests the importance of forest fire surveillance in this timber-rich portion of Minnesota. Much of the terrain is accessible via a network of secondary roads and forest tracks, including Game Refuge Rd and Kanabec Forest Rd, which navigate the wetlands and woods surrounding Mike Drew Brook. The map reflects a modern era of land use focused on conservation and resource protection rather than dense urban settlement.