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2013 Map of Minnewawa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Minnewawa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Big Sandy Lake and its intricate northern shoreline dominate this portion of Aitkin County, where the landscape is defined by an extensive network of interconnected waterways and marshy basins. The settlement of Minnewawa sits near the eastern shore of Dollar Lake, serves as a focal point for local transit along MN-65. This corridor bisects the map vertically, passing between Lakeview Cem and Shamrock Cem, which provide historical touchstones for the community.

The hydrologic character of the area is further shaped by the meandering Sandy River and Minnewawa Cr, which feed into various named bodies including Rat Lake and Lake Minnewawa. The complex terrain of peninsulas and points, such as Long Point Rd, illustrates the residential and recreational development common to this lake-rich region of Minnesota. Smaller features like Steamboat Lake and Flowage Lake suggest a diverse water system that has likely supported local navigation and timber interests throughout the century.