1960s Maps of Benton County, Minnesota

Explore 8 historic maps of Benton County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Benton County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Benton County, MN maps

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  1. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.

  2. 1965 Map of St Stephen, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of St Stephen, 1966 Print
    1965 St Stephen
    1966 Print · USGS
    Stearns County townships like Brockway and St Wendel are shown here in the mid-sixties as the rural school system remained highly localized. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Mt Carmel Cem or identify the specific district buildings like School No 1920 and School No 1915.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1968 Map of Foley, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Foley, 1970 Print
    1968 Foley
    1970 Print · USGS
    Benton County agriculture and industry meet in the late sixties, where the Great Northern rail line cuts through the heart of the region. Researchers can locate the St Johns Cem, trace the course of the Elk River, and find small settlements like Jakeville and Parent.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1968 Map of Rum River, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Rum River, 1970 Print
    1968 Rum River
    1970 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's river-cut wetlands are captured here in the late sixties at the convergence of three counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural civic life through landmarks like Granite Ledge Sch, Lakin Ch, and the local Townhall.

  5. 1968 Map of Santiago, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Santiago, 1970 Print
    1968 Santiago
    1970 Print · USGS
    Sherburne and Benton counties were characterized by quiet agricultural townships and spreading wildlife preserves during the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Santiago and Glendorado, locating Oak Hill Cem and numerous schoolhouses.

  6. 1968 Map of Ramey, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Ramey, 1970 Print
    1968 Ramey
    1970 Print · USGS
    Benton and Morrison counties come to life in the late 1960s, showing a transition from old school districts to modern rural roads. Genealogists can trace family roots at Lone Pine Cem, Bethany Ch, and the many hamlets like Ramey and Brennyville.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1968 Map of Ronneby, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Ronneby, 1970 Print
    1968 Ronneby
    1970 Print · USGS
    Benton and Mille Lacs counties are mapped here in the late sixties as the agricultural and rail-driven landscape matured. Trace family history through landmarks like School No 126, Maywood Cem, and the path of the Great Northern railroad.

  8. 1968 Map of Duelm, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Duelm, 1970 Print
    1968 Duelm
    1970 Print · USGS
    Benton and Sherburne counties appear in the late sixties as a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet township crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Lawrence Cemetery, School No 119, and the lakeside settlement of Duelm.

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