1965 Map of Brainerd
USGS Topo · Published 1965About this map
White Earth Indian Reservation and Leech Lake Indian Reservation anchor the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, a landscape defined by an incredibly dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The western portion is dominated by the sprawling waters of Otter Tail Lake and Lake Lida, while the regional hub of Detroit Lakes serves as a primary junction for the Northern Pacific RR and the Soo Line RR. This rail corridor facilitated the growth of timber and agricultural settlements like Frazee, Perham, and Henning. Moving eastward, the terrain transitions into the heavily forested tracts of Foothills State Forest and Pillsbury State Forest. Near the southern boundary, Camp Ripley Military Reservation occupies the bend of the Crow Wing River, illustrating the area's strategic use of its diverse topography and water resources.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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