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2013 Map of Grand Rapids

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Grand Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Mississippi River winds through the heart of Grand Rapids, reflecting the city's long-standing connection to water-based industry and power. The Paper Mill Reservoir and the adjacent industrial grid highlight the economic foundations of the area, while the residential expansion at Lakeview Terrace illustrates the community's growth along the shores of Pokegama Lake. The complex shoreline of the lake is defined by numerous points and islands, including Chisholm Point, Wilder Island, and Wendigo Island, indicating a landscape deeply influenced by glacial topography.

Local infrastructure and community hubs are well-documented, from the Itasca County Fairgrounds and the Grand Rapids Speedway to the Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport-Gordon Newstrom Field. Genealogists and historians can locate the Calvary Cem and the Blandin Private Cem, providing specific points of interest for family research. Recreational landmarks like the Pokegama Golf Course and Birch Cove Resort and Campground further define the 21st-century character of this Northern Minnesota hub.