2013 Map of Nett Lake SW

About this map

Nett Lake dominates the northeastern corner of this northern Minnesota landscape, where the shoreline gives way to the prominent Big Island. This region is defined by its extensive water systems and the heavy presence of reservation infrastructure, with the Nett Lake River flowing westward from the main body of water. To the south, the meandering Prairie Cr and the winding Little Fork River cut through the low-lying terrain, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Koochiching County wilderness. The road network is primarily composed of tribal and industrial routes, such as Industrial Ave and several reservation highways including Reservation Hwy 9 and Reservation Hwy 3, which facilitate transit through this sparsely settled territory. These corridors highlight the intersection of natural resources and land management in the early twenty-first century.