2013 Map of Oaks Corner

About this map

Oaks Corner serves as the central junction for this corner of Lake of the Woods County, where the north-south transit of Faunce Forest Rd meets the lateral path of Rapid River Rd. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Rapid River and its northern tributary, the N Br Rapid River, which meander through a heavily forested and water-rich terrain. Along these banks, human markers are sparse but significant for local history, notably Peet's Bridge crossing the main channel. To the northeast, the presence of Bankton Cem near Bankton Forest Rd provides a vital point of reference for genealogists tracking early inhabitants of this remote northern Minnesota region. The map illustrates a contemporary view of an area where forest management and waterway navigation remain the primary drivers of land use.