2013 Map of Split Hand Lake

About this map

The Mississippi River meanders through the eastern portion of this northern Minnesota landscape, creating a complex network of wetlands and oxbows along the border of Itasca and Aitkin counties. This region is defined by its glacial hydrology, where major bodies of water like Split Hand Lake and Cow Horn Lake are connected by seasonal drainages such as Split Hand Cr. The mapping shows a sparsely populated area dominated by timber and conservation land, including portions of the Savanna State Frst. Local infrastructure is primarily represented by rural routes like Cow Horn Lake Rd and River Rd, which provide access to these remote shorelines. The presence of Porter Airport in the southeastern quadrant suggests a reliance on small-craft aviation for access to the deep woods and lakes of this part of the state.