2019 Map of Belle Prairie NW

About this map

The Mississippi River forms a major geographic boundary in this central Minnesota landscape, dividing Morrison and Crow Wing counties. This 2019 survey documents a region characterized by a high density of small water bodies and wetlands, including Muskrat Lake, Coon Stump Lake, and Prentice Pond. The presence of the Camp Ripley Mounds and Hole in Day Marsh points to the area's deeper indigenous and environmental history. Genealogy researchers may find specific value in the identification of localized burial sites such as the Stroming Grave Site and the Lightner Baby Grave located near Cockburn Lake. The road network, including names like Fondouk Trail and San Vittore Trl, reflects the tactical and varied history of the neighboring military reservation, while Pipe Island sits as a distinct landmark within the river's channel.