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2016 Map of Baxter

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Baxter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the southern reach of this landscape, carving a path through Crow Wing County where the historic community of Crow Wing and the Barrows settlement sit. The terrain to the north is defined by a dense concentration of glacial water bodies, including Upper Whipple Lake, White Sand Lake, and Mile Lake. This area shows a transition from the established center of Baxter toward more rural clusters and family-named sites.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here due to the density of burial grounds and former farmsteads. The map identifies the Prosser Farm Site Cem near the river, along with the Saint Francis Assisi Catholic Cem and Saint John Holy Cross Episcopal Cem. These landmarks, alongside the Gull River Cem and Baxter Cem, offer a detailed look at the local settlement pattern and the spiritual centers that served these central Minnesota communities.