2013 Map of Williams NW

About this map

Birch Beach sits along the southwestern shoreline of Lake of the Woods, serving as a focal point for this coastal Minnesota landscape. The area is characterized by low-lying elevations near the water, rising slightly inland toward the Prosper Lookout Tower. This vantage point provides a clear view of the surrounding woods and the prominent peninsula of Long Point to the north. Local transportation is defined by a modest grid of coastal roads, including Sandy Shores Dr and Lakeshore Dr NW, which cater to the seasonal and permanent residences that hug the lakeshore. The geography here is fundamentally shaped by the water, with the shoreline's curve dictating the layout of Birch Beach and its connectivity to the larger wilderness of Lake of the Woods County.