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1973 Map of Brainerd

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Brainerd
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Mississippi River defines the western edge of Brainerd in the mid-1970s, where the city's growth is marked by the sprawling complex of the Brainerd State Hospital and the development of the Brainerd Mall. The town's institutional history is well-documented through numerous neighborhood schools like Garfield Sch and Edison Sch, alongside the Brainerd Jr College campus. The rail economy remains visible with the Burlington Northern lines serving the regional trade center.

Industrial activity is evidenced by multiple sandpits and a Gravel Pit near Barrows. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions to managed natural spaces like the Cooks State Wildlife Management Area and Lum Park on the shores of Rice Lake. This survey captures the transition of the region from a traditional rail and manufacturing hub to a modern service and healthcare center, preserving the locations of long-standing landmarks like the Courthouse and St Josephs Hospital.