1918 Map of Brainerd

About this map

Brainerd serves as the central hub of this 1918 landscape, situated where the Northern Pacific railroad crosses the Mississippi River. The surrounding area is a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands, dominated by Lake Edward to the north and the elongated reach of Upper Long Lake in the southeast. Smaller settlements like Merrifield, Riverton, and Barrows are connected by rail lines and early road networks, reflecting a period of active timber and mining growth in the region.