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2022 Map of Spirit Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Spirit Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Spirit Lake and its surrounding wetlands dominate this portion of Aitkin County, where a dense network of glacial lakes and river systems defines the rural landscape. The small settlement of Bennettville sits at a crossroads in the southwestern quadrant, serving as a rare focal point for the scattered residents of these timbered and water-rich townships. High ground is found at Fire Tower Hill and Hickory Hill, offering a vertical contrast to the low-lying marshes and the winding path of the Ripple River.

For family researchers, the Diamond Lake Cem near Diamond Lake serves as a critical local landmark. The map reveals how local travel depends on a system of township roads and county highways, such as Co HWY 12 and Co HWY 28, which thread between major water bodies like Lone Lake and Hanging Kettle Lake. The presence of numerous smaller basins, including Thirteen Lake and Mallard Lake, illustrates the complex hydrology that has shaped land use and recreational development in this northern Minnesota region.