2016 Map of Park Rapids NW

About this map

The Straight River and Shell River drain this glacial landscape along the border of Becker and Hubbard Counties. The area is defined by its high density of small, distinct water bodies, ranging from the singular One Acre Lake to the larger Straight Lake and Portage Lake. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where a grid of secondary roads like Witter Ave and Brill Ave connects scattered homesteads and woodland tracts. The presence of Crandall Cem south of Edgewood Loop provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in the northwestern townships. Significant local landmarks include Knights Lake, Valines Lake, and the aptly named Fools Lake, each surrounded by the undulating terrain typical of this part of Minnesota. The map reflects a landscape dedicated to timber and small-scale agriculture, remaining largely unchanged in its fundamental layout for decades.