2010 Map of Onamia

About this map

Onamia serves as the central hub of this northern Minnesota landscape, situated at the southern outlet of Lake Onamia. This 2010 survey illustrates a town defined by its relationship with the water and its transportation history, most notably the conversion of the old rail corridor into the Soo Line Trl. The hydrological network is complex, featuring the Rum River winding south from the Onamia Lake Dam and the southern reaches of Mille Lacs Lake visible at the northern edge. Genealogists can identify several local burial sites, including Crosier Cemetery, Holy Cross Cemetery, and Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The surrounding terrain is a network of smaller lakes like Shakopee Lake and Warren Lake, interspersed with drainage ways such as the North Fork Bradbury Brook. This documentation provides a clear view of the area's rural development and the preservation of its timber and rail-era infrastructure for modern recreational use.