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2010 Map of Belle Prairie

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Belle Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Belle Prairie and the surrounding Morrison County landscape are defined by the intricate braided channel of the Mississippi River as it flows south toward Little Falls. The river is dotted with a sequence of numerically named islands, from Island Thirtytwo in the north down to Island Fifty, alongside larger landforms like the Topeka Islands and Roscoe Island. This 2010 survey highlights the area's significance for regional veterans and local history, prominently featuring the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery and the Holy Family Church Cemetery.

Military presence is a key characteristic of the terrain, noted by the Ray S Miller Army Air Field and its proximity to Camp Ripley Junction. To the east, the geography shifts toward wetlands and glacial features such as Mud Lake and the Ripley Esker. Small tributaries like Fletcher Creek and the Little Elk River feed into the primary river corridor, illustrating a landscape where natural water systems and formal commemorative sites intersect.