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2011 Map of Shovel Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shovel Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Willow River and Moose River systems dominate this Aitkin County landscape, creating a dense network of wetlands and namesake water bodies. The settlement of Shovel Lake sits near the eastern edge, adjacent to the larger Shovel Lake basin and the historic route of the Soo Line Trl. This rail-to-trail conversion marks the former path of the Soo Line Railroad, which was once critical for transport through the northern woods.

Evidence of local history is found at Lakeview Cemetery overlooking Windy Lake. The area is characterized by numerous small glacial lakes, including the oddly named Whiskey Lake, Ahsebun Lake, and Little Goose Lake. Forest roads like Pikus Forest Rd and Winding Rd NE provide the primary access through the timberlands, connecting isolated water features like Third Guide Lake and Little Reservoir Lake.