Old Maps of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Detroit Lakes with 17 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Detroit Lakes has changed over the decades.


Detroit Lakes, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and iron ranges are detailed in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Crow Wing County Courthouse or trace the early paths of the Soo Line Railroad and the Cuyuna Range Iron Mines.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Brainerd
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1950s as a crossroads of rail, river, and forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads through hubs like Brainerd, Wadena, and Detroit Lakes.

  3. 1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Brainerd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the late fifties is a landscape of dense lake chains, rail hubs, and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property alignments near the Mississippi River or locate family sites in Brainerd, Little Falls, and Detroit Lakes.

  4. 1959 Map of Audubon, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Audubon, 1960 Print
    1959 Audubon
    1960 Print · USGS
    Becker County's lake country is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of glacial basins and early mid-century growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Immanuel Cem, the Maple Grove Sch, and along the Northern Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Detroit Lakes, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Detroit Lakes, 1960 Print
    1959 Detroit Lakes
    1960 Print · USGS
    Detroit Lakes and its surrounding townships are shown here in the late fifties, during a period of steady mid-century growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Oak Grove Cem and several neighborhood schools including Rossman Sch and Lake View Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Brainerd
    1965 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota in the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of sprawling lake systems and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of timber towns along the Northern Pacific RR and explore early borders of the White Earth Indian Reservation or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

  7. 1986 Map of Detroit Lakes
    1986 Map of Detroit Lakes
    1986 Detroit Lakes
    1986 Print · USGS
    Becker and Otter Tail counties in the 1980s reveal a landscape of vast wildlife refuges and glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridor through Detroit Lakes and Perham or locate family sites near Sugar Bush Lake and Smoky Hill Lookout.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of Audubon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Audubon, 2010 Print
    2010 Audubon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit Lakes, including Audubon, Shoreham, and other nearby areas

  9. 2010 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2010 Print
    2010 Detroit Lakes
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit Lakes, including Becker County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2013 Map of Audubon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Audubon, 2013 Print
    2013 Audubon
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit Lakes, including Audubon, Shoreham, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2013 Print
    2013 Detroit Lakes
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit Lakes, including Becker County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Audubon, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Audubon, 2016 Print
    2016 Audubon
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit Lakes, including Audubon, Shoreham, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2016 Print
    2016 Detroit Lakes
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit Lakes, including Becker County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2019 Print
    2019 Detroit Lakes
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit Lakes, including Becker County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Audubon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Audubon, 2019 Print
    2019 Audubon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit Lakes, including Audubon, Shoreham, and other nearby areas

  16. 2022 Map of Audubon, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Audubon, 2022 Print
    2022 Audubon
    2022 Print · USGS
    Becker County’s lake-dotted terrain is shown here in the 2020s, centered on the community of Audubon. Family historians can locate several burial grounds like Cook Family Cem and Saint Peter's Cem, or trace properties near Pearl Lake and Lake Sallie.

  17. 2022 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Detroit Lakes, 2022 Print
    2022 Detroit Lakes
    2022 Print · USGS
    Becker County’s lake country is seen in the early 2020s, centered on the growing community of Detroit Lakes. Genealogists can locate family sites near the Becker County Courthouse, Catholic Cem, or Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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