2016 Map of Belle Prairie NW

About this map

The Mississippi River carves the eastern boundary of this landscape, winding past Pipe Island and the expansive wetlands of Hole in Day Marsh. This section of central Minnesota is defined by its glacial hydrology, with a dense network of water bodies including Coon Stump Lake, Frog Lake, and Lake Alexander. For those interested in local heritage and smaller-scale landmarks, the map records the Stroming Grave Site and the poignant Lightner Baby Grave located west of the river. A complex system of named roads and trails, such as Kodiak Rd, Normandy Rd, and Gettysburg Rd, provides access through the marshy terrain and past archaeological sites like the Camp Ripley Mounds. From the oxbows of Broken Bow to the scattered waters of Three Finger Lake, the map documents a territory where managed land use and natural waterways intersect.