1973 Map of Merrifield

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Mississippi River waters wind through the southern portion of this Crow Wing County landscape, serving as a backdrop for the transition from the lakeside community of Merrifield to the northern outskirts of Brainerd. The geography is defined by an intricate network of water bodies, including the massive North Long Lake and Lake Edward, which reflect the region's long-standing draw for recreation and seasonal residency. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits and Gravel Pits suggest the area's geological past and mid-century industrial utility, while the Brainerd-Crow Wing Airport and several Radio Towers indicate the post-war modernization of the local infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds such as Lake Edward Cem and Evergreen Memorial Gardens, alongside small settlements like Whiteley and Legionville.