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2022 Map of Tamarack

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Tamarack anchors the southeastern corner of this Aitkin County landscape, situated where the Tamarack River flows near the intersection of several local routes like Kestrel Ave. The area is defined by a dense network of lakes and wetlands characteristic of northern Minnesota's glacial topography. To the northwest, the settlement of Sheshebee lies along the shores of Lake Minnewawa, while Grayling is positioned further south near the winding path of the Sandy River.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several key landmarks, including Round Lake Cem north of Round Lake and Fairview Cem near the southern boundary. The map illustrates a transition from the structured residential lots near the lakeshores to the expansive, less-developed marshlands and river valleys. Notable water bodies such as Island Lake, Anderson Lake, and Horseshoe Lake are connected by a system of township and county roads, reflecting the region's long-standing orientation toward its water resources and small, dispersed communities.