1954 Map of Baxter

About this map

The Mississippi River and Gull River converge in this detailed mapping of the lakes region south of Brainerd. The landscape is defined by the industrial presence of the Northern Pacific railroad corridor, which skirts the northern edge of the Baxter village boundary. Significant land use is devoted to the sprawling Camp Ripley Military Reservation and the adjacent Crow Wing State Park, preserving the riparian environment where the rivers meet. Local life is reflected in small landmarks like the Fish Hatchery and Community Ch. The terrain is dominated by glacial water bodies, including the twin basins of Upper Whipple Lake and Lower Whipple Lake, alongside the larger White Sand Lake. Genealogists may find value in the presence of the Gull River Cem and Oak Land Cem, while the hamlet of Barrows and the Crow Wing Sch mark the rural social hubs of the mid-century era.