2022 Map of Split Hand Lake

About this map

Split Hand Lake and its smaller counterpart, Little Split Hand Lake, anchor this northern landscape where the Mississippi River winds through the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map captures a transition point at the Itasca Co Aitkin Co line, showing a region defined by its complex hydrology. Named water bodies like Cow Horn Lake and Mud Lake are connected by a network of drainage features including Split Hand Cr. Human activity is concentrated along established corridors like Co Hwy 3 and Splithand Rd, while the presence of Porter Airport and the UPM/Blandin Trl suggests a modern land use pattern that balances recreational trails with local infrastructure. The many wetland boundaries surrounding the lakes emphasize the watery character of this Upper Mississippi basin territory.