1954 Map of Baxter

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a winding path through the heart of this mid-century Minnesota landscape, serving as a natural boundary between the townships of Sylvan, Rosing, and Crow Wing. This area is characterized by a dense concentration of glacial lakes, from the large White Sand Lake near Baxter to the complex waters of Sylvan Lake and Upper Whipple Lake. The southern reach of the map is dominated by federal and state lands, including the northern portions of the Camp Ripley Military Reservation and Fort Ripley State Park. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Crow Wing Sch, the Community Ch, and several burying grounds including Oak Land Cem and Crow Wing Cem, which reflect the distributed settlement pattern of the era before the expansion of the Baxter Corporate Bdy.