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2019 Map of Brooks

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Brooks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The village of Brooks serves as the primary hub for this agricultural region of Red Lake County, situated at the confluence of several vital waterways and local transport corridors. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Clearwater River, Lost River, and Poplar River, which together form a complex drainage system across the prairie. The importance of land management is evident in the presence of County Ditch Number Four, illustrating the transition from natural creek beds like Beau Gerlot Cr and Terrebonne Cr to engineered waterways designed for regional drainage.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks at the edge of the settlement, including Saint Joseph Cem and the Presbyterian Cem located near Brooks Cr. The map details a rigid grid of rural infrastructure, such as 190th Ave SE and Co Rd 14, which intersect the natural bends of the river system, reflecting the enduring township-and-range survey patterns that organized this part of northern Minnesota.