2016 Map of Spirit Lake

About this map

Bennettville sits at the southwestern edge of a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands in Aitkin County. This 2016 survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, where the Ripple River meanders through expansive marshes toward the north and east. The map identifies significant local landmarks such as Fire Tower Hill and Hickory Hill, reflecting the elevation changes that overlook the surrounding waters. Genealogy researchers will find the Diamond Lake Cem situated near the shores of Diamond Lake, a central point in a region dotted with family-named water bodies including Edquist Lake, Johnson Lake, and Jacobs Lake. The presence of Elm Island within Elm Island Lake and the dense concentration of township roads like TWP RD 100 reveal a pattern of rural settlement and seasonal recreational use that has shaped this part of Minnesota for generations.