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Old Maps of Baxter, Minnesota

Explore 33 old maps of Baxter, spanning from 1915 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1915 Map of Brainerd, 1960 Print
    1915 Map of Brainerd, 1960 Print
    1915 Brainerd
    1960 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County during the early twentieth century is captured here as a landscape of interconnected lakes, railroads, and emerging settlements. Genealogists can trace rural school districts from School No 57 to School No 26 and locate early rail stops like Merrifield and Riverton.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1916 Map of Pillager, 1957 Print
    1916 Map of Pillager, 1957 Print
    1916 Pillager
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes region at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape of growing settlements and interconnected waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through several rural schoolhouses and the early paths of the Northern Pacific railroad through Pillager and Barrows.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1918 Map of Brainerd
    1918 Map of Brainerd
    1918 Brainerd
    1918 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County at the height of its rail-and-river era shows a landscape shaped by water and industry. Genealogists can locate specific district schoolhouses and early settlements like Brainerd, Merrifield, and Riverton along the Mississippi River.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1919 Map of Pillager
    1919 Map of Pillager
    1919 Pillager
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Gull Lake region in the years before the Great War shows a landscape transitioning between early frontier settlement and a burgeoning vacation destination. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses like Home Brook School and Franzon School alongside the historic Grand View Lodge.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and iron ranges are detailed in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Crow Wing County Courthouse or trace the early paths of the Soo Line Railroad and the Cuyuna Range Iron Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Baxter, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Baxter, 1955 Print
    1954 Baxter
    1955 Print · USGS
    Baxter and the lake-country of central Minnesota are captured here in the mid-1950s as a burgeoning transportation and recreation hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Oak Land Cem, the Plumly Sch (Abandoned), and the rail-side community of Barrows.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Brainerd
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1950s as a crossroads of rail, river, and forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads through hubs like Brainerd, Wadena, and Detroit Lakes.
  22. 1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Brainerd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the late fifties is a landscape of dense lake chains, rail hubs, and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property alignments near the Mississippi River or locate family sites in Brainerd, Little Falls, and Detroit Lakes.
  25. 1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Brainerd
    1965 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota in the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of sprawling lake systems and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of timber towns along the Northern Pacific RR and explore early borders of the White Earth Indian Reservation or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.
  28. 1973 Map of Merrifield, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Merrifield, 1976 Print
    1973 Merrifield
    1976 Print · USGS
    The lake country north of Brainerd is captured in the early 1970s, showing a transition from dense woodland and water to emerging infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line through Merrifield and locate family sites at Lake Edward Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1973 Map of Gull Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Gull Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Gull Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes area thrived as a premier mid-century vacation destination, shaped by its vast waterways and the expansion of the Highway 371 corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Nisswa, the Donnybrooke Speedway, and historic youth camps like Camp Lincoln.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1973 Map of Brainerd, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Brainerd, 1976 Print
    1973 Brainerd
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd lakes area was a bustling regional center during the 1970s, as urban expansion reached toward Baxter and the Mississippi River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through the sites of the Brainerd State Hospital, Evergreen Cem, and numerous historic schools.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Brainerd
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and river junctions are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through Staples or locate family sites near Brainerd State Hospital and Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 2010 Map of Brainerd, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brainerd, 2010 Print
    2010 Brainerd
    2010 Print · USGS
    Brainerd at the turn of the decade shows a community deeply tied to the Mississippi River and its surrounding glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the development of local institutions from the Brainerd Post Office to the Evergreen Cemetery and Crow Wing County Fairgrounds.
  43. 2010 Map of Merrifield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Merrifield, 2010 Print
    2010 Merrifield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Merrifield and the surrounding lake country appear in this contemporary survey of Crow Wing County's recreational and transit corridors. Researchers can trace local heritage sites like Lake Edward Cemetery or follow the historic path of the Old Logging Trl.
  46. 2010 Map of Baxter, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Baxter, 2010 Print
    2010 Baxter
    2010 Print · USGS
    Baxter and the surrounding lake country are shown at the turn of the decade as modern development meets the historic confluence of the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Oak Land Cemetery and Gull River Cemetery or locate the Plumly School.
  49. 2011 Map of Gull Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gull Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Gull Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gull Lake and its neighboring basins were well-established as a premier Minnesota resort destination by the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of legacy properties like Camp Lincoln, local aviation at the Eastman Seaplane Base, and the Donnybrooke Speedway racetrack.
  52. 2013 Map of Brainerd, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brainerd, 2013 Print
    2013 Brainerd
    2013 Print · USGS
    Brainerd and Baxter sit at a major river bend during a period of modern growth and regional development. Local researchers can trace the neighborhood layouts of Meadow View Manor, locate Evergreen Cem, or follow the Mississippi River south to Barrows.
  55. 2013 Map of Merrifield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Merrifield, 2013 Print
    2013 Merrifield
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes area in the early twenty-first century is a complex landscape of glacial waters and growing settlements. Researchers can trace local lineage and development through Edward Cem, the community of Merrifield, and the infrastructure of the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport.
  58. 2013 Map of Gull Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Gull Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Gull Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes area thrived as a recreation hub in the early twenty-first century, centered on the sprawling shores of Gull Lake. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Camp Lincoln, Donnybrooke Speedway, and the East Gull Lake Airport.
  61. 2013 Map of Baxter, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Baxter, 2013 Print
    2013 Baxter
    2013 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers highlights this central Minnesota landscape during a period of suburban growth and lakeside development. Researchers can locate several burial grounds, including Gull River Cem and Oak Land Cem, alongside the industrial legacy of Barrows and Mine Lake.
  64. 2016 Map of Gull Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Gull Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Gull Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes region comes into focus during the mid-2010s, showcasing the dense development and hydrology around Nisswa and East Gull Lake. Researchers can trace shoreline landmarks like Dutchmans Bluff and infrastructure including the East Gull Lake Airport.
  67. 2016 Map of Brainerd, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Brainerd, 2016 Print
    2016 Brainerd
    2016 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's industrial and educational center comes into focus during this mid-2010s period. Researchers can trace the path of the Mississippi River past Central Lakes College, the BNSF Railway lines, and Evergreen Cem.
  70. 2016 Map of Baxter, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Baxter, 2016 Print
    2016 Baxter
    2016 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and the Mississippi River corridor are documented here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace several burial sites including Prosser Farm Site Cem and Saint Francis Assisi Catholic Cem.
  73. 2016 Map of Merrifield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Merrifield, 2016 Print
    2016 Merrifield
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Crow Wing County lake country comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey of the northern outskirts of Brainerd. Local researchers can trace the shorelines of North Long Lake and Lake Edward or locate family sites near Merrifield and the Lake Edward Cem.
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