2010 Map of Prairie Lake

About this map

Prairie Lake and its surrounding wetlands anchor this part of Carlton County, where the meandering course of the Prairie River weaves through a landscape defined by glacial lakes and small streams. The 2010 survey highlights a quiet, rural character with low-density settlement concentrated along secondary routes like Graff Rd and Prairie Lake Rd. For those researching family history or local land use, the map identifies two significant community landmarks: Prairie Lake Cemetery in the west and Fine Lakes Cemetery further east near the lake. The topography is dotted with smaller water bodies such as Meander Lake, Blackwood Lake, and Moberg Lake, while Hasty Brook drains the southern territory. This map documents a stable northern Minnesota landscape where the primitive road network remains primarily unchanged from the mid-20th century, serving as a baseline for environmental and genealogical study.