2013 Map of Mountain Ash Lake

About this map

The glacial waters of Mountain Ash Lake and Hill Lake dominate this northern Minnesota landscape, where the boundary between Itasca and Aitkin counties cuts through a dense network of wetlands and small water bodies. The terrain is defined by its many named basins, from the larger Little Pokegama Lake in the north to smaller, secluded spots like Dinner Pail Lake and Previs Lake. Human presence is marked by a sparse grid of roads and trails, including Us 169 which bisects the area, and local routes like Bear Creek Rd and Spang Rd. Of particular interest for genealogists is the Heavirland Family Cem located on the eastern side of the quadrangle, a significant local landmark. The concentration of water features like Cook Lake and Smith Lake suggests a region primarily used for timber management and outdoor recreation, characteristic of this portion of the Iron Range periphery in the early 21st century.