2016 Map of Minnewawa

About this map

Lake Minnewawa and the surrounding Aitkin County wetlands define this landscape, where complex water systems connect the northern Big Sandy Lake to the southern reaches of the Sandy River. The settlement of Minnewawa sits near the eastern shore of its namesake lake, flanked by Dollar Lake and Mud Lake. This area is characterized by a high density of glacial lakes and marshlands, including Rat Lake, Flowage Lake, and Sandy River Lake, which are interconnected by the winding path of Minnewawa Cr and the Sandy River. For those tracing local history or genealogy, the map identifies key community sites such as Shamrock Cem near the Lake Avenue corridor and Lakeview Cem further west. The terrain transitions into a more secluded wetland environment toward the south, where Steamboat Lake, Davis Lake, and Rock Lake appear amidst the extensive drainage network that historically shaped the development of this lake-country region.