Grindstone Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Dell Grove Township, Pine County, in east-central

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approximately west of

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. The lake is roughly oval shaped being approximately in length north to south and east to west, and a maximum depth of . The lake has several small streams that drain the area wetlands and is considered the headwater for the Grindstone River. The lake's name is a translation from the

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''zhiigwanaabikokaa-zaaga'igan'' (Lake abundant with grind stones). Sandstone taken from near the lake was used to make

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s. The lake, North Fork Grindstone River and the lower course of the Grindstone River are depicted on the 1757

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. Grindstone Lake is a popular resort area drawing cabin owners and visitors from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. It also features a

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base, a religious

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, and a nature education center.

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