The Winton Hydroelectric facility was built in 1922 by the Minnesota Utilities Company. It is located within the Kawishiwi Watershed, which covers 1200 square miles of land and water. This watershed includes Bald Eagle Lake, Gabbro Lake, North and South Kawishiwi Rivers, Isabella Lake and River, Birch Lake, White Iron Lake, Farm Lake, and Garden Lake. The 4 megawatt plant became part of the Minnesota Power system in late 1922.