2019 Map of Shephard

About this map

The boundary between Crow Wing and Morrison counties anchors this rural landscape, which is defined by a dense network of marshes and watercourses. Small settlements like Shephard and Harding serve as quiet hubs for the surrounding agricultural and wetland terrain. The area's topography is notably marked by Vinegar Lake in the south and the winding paths of the Platte River and Nokasippi River. Local history and utility are found in landmarks such as the Pine Tree Cem and Barrett Airport, while the landscape is stitched together by a grid of county roads including Co Rd 23 SE and Co Rd 139. This map captures a quintessential Central Minnesota environment where drainage and surface water have dictated the patterns of local infrastructure and settlement.