2022 Map of Park Rapids SW

About this map

Shell River and its surrounding wetlands dominate this landscape where the borders of Becker, Hubbard, and Wadena counties converge. The hydrology of the region is intricate, defined by the winding courses of the Blueberry River and Kettle River as they thread through a mosaic of glacial lakes and marshy depressions. Small, named water bodies like Little Round Lake and Little Long Lake are characteristic of this terrain, tucked between sections of the Public Land Survey System grid. Rural life and local history are anchored by small landmarks such as Green Valley Cem near the junction of 165th St and 580th Ave, and Alajoki Cem further south. The map reflects a quiet, dispersed settlement pattern typical of north-central Minnesota, where gravel roads and township lines provide the primary structure for movement across the well-watered timber and agricultural lands.