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2019 Map of Merrifield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Mississippi River winds through this central Minnesota landscape, defining the transition between the expanding urban centers of Brainerd and Baxter and the lake-dotted townships to the north. Settlement patterns follow the dense concentration of glacial lakes, with Merrifield and Legionville serving as focal points for the surrounding recreational and residential landscape. The importance of the regional infrastructure is clear, highlighted by the sprawling grounds of the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport and the network of county roads like Co Rd 3 that connect the waterfront communities.

Legacy and community landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including the Edward Cem near Lake Edward and the modern Evergreen Memorial Gardens. This survey captures the area's intricate hydrology, where large bodies like North Long Lake and Gilbert Lake are linked by small tributaries and wetlands, reflecting the local economy's deep ties to the water and the continued growth of the Brainerd Lakes area at the end of the second decade of the 2000s.