2019 Map of Spirit Lake

About this map

Spirit Lake and its surrounding wetlands dominate this portion of Aitkin County, where the Ripple River winds through a complex system of glacial basins. The settlement of Bennettville sits in the southwestern corner, serving as a landmark near Mallard Lake and Constance Lake. The terrain is characterized by numerous small bodies of water and significant elevation markers like Fire Tower Hill and Hickory Hill, reflecting the post-glacial topography of northern Minnesota. This landscape shows a mix of recreational and rural residential development, with a network of local roads such as Co Hwy 12 and Oak Ave providing access to the shorelines of Lone Lake, Hanging Kettle Lake, and Diamond Lake. Genealogists may find interest in the Diamond Lake Cem, located north of the lake that shares its name, while the presence of named features like Elm Island and Little Turtle Lake highlights the specific local identifiers used by generations of residents.