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Old Maps of Brainerd, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Brainerd, MN maps

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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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 2010 Map of Brainerd, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brainerd, 2010 Print
    2010 Brainerd
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainerd, including Baxter, Westwood Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas
  31. 2010 Map of Merrifield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Merrifield, 2010 Print
    2010 Merrifield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainerd, including Baxter, Legionville, and other nearby areas
  34. 2013 Map of Brainerd, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brainerd, 2013 Print
    2013 Brainerd
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainerd, including Baxter, Westwood Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas
  37. 2013 Map of Merrifield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Merrifield, 2013 Print
    2013 Merrifield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainerd, including Baxter, Legionville, and other nearby areas
  40. 2016 Map of Brainerd, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Brainerd, 2016 Print
    2016 Brainerd
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainerd, including Baxter, Westwood Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas
  43. 2016 Map of Merrifield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Merrifield, 2016 Print
    2016 Merrifield
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainerd, including Baxter, Legionville, and other nearby areas
  46. 2019 Map of Merrifield, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Merrifield, 2019 Print
    2019 Merrifield
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainerd, including Baxter, Legionville, and other nearby areas
  49. 2019 Map of Brainerd, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Brainerd, 2019 Print
    2019 Brainerd
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Brainerd, including Baxter, Westwood Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas
  52. 2022 Map of Brainerd, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Brainerd, 2022 Print
    2022 Brainerd
    2022 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's urban and river landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as Brainerd and Baxter continue to expand. Researchers can trace the riverfront development near Boom Lake or locate family plots at the Evergreen Cem and landmarks like Jackson Field.
  55. 2022 Map of Merrifield, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Merrifield, 2022 Print
    2022 Merrifield
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes region in the early 2020s shows a dense network of forest roads and lakeside communities. Researchers can trace the path of the Paul Bunyan State Trail as it passes through Merrifield and Legionville toward the Mississippi River.
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