2016 Map of Mountain Ash Lake

About this map

Mountain Ash Lake and its surrounding wetlands characterize this pocket of Northern Minnesota at the border of Itasca and Aitkin counties. The landscape is a complex network of glacial basins and water bodies, including Little Pokegama Lake in the north and the cluster of Dinner Pail Lake, Maple Lake, and Hill Lake further south. This 2016 survey documents the rural road system that services these timber and recreational lands, with routes like Blandin Rd and Splithand Rd cutting through the dense lake country. For those looking into local lineage, the Heavirland Family Cem is a notable landmark located near the eastern boundary of Township 53 North. The map reveals the hydrology of Smith Cr as it flows near Smith Lake, illustrating the transition from open water to marshland that defines much of this region.