Old Maps of Blue Earth County, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration
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Blue Earth County, MN maps
(145)- 1950 Map of Mankato East
1950 Mankato East1950 Print · USGSBlue Earth County at mid-century reveals a dense network of rural school districts and rail sidings connecting farm towns to the regional hub. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and industry through sites like Sugar Grove Sch, Lime Siding, and the St Clair settlement.3 unique versions available - 1951 Map of Mankato East
1951 Mankato East1951 Print · USGSBlue Earth County's landscape in the early fifties is defined by its dense network of rural school districts and winding river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at St Clair, Mankato Springs, and numerous family-named landmarks like Pugh Sch and Eagle Lake Cem. - 1951 Map of Mankato West, 1952 Print
1951 Mankato West1952 Print · USGSMankato and the river valleys of Blue Earth County are captured here in the early fifties during a period of steady post-war growth. Researchers can trace rural life through the Old Grist Mill, dozens of numbered schoolhouses, and landmarks like Minneopa Falls or Good Thunder.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
1953 Saint Paul1964 Print · USGSThe Twin Cities and the Mississippi River valley are captured here at a mid-century turning point. Trace the early growth of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alongside landmarks like Lake Minnetonka and the St Croix River.4 unique versions available - 1953 Map of New Ulm, 1968 Print
1953 New Ulm1968 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota in the mid-1950s is defined by its deep river valleys and the expanding reach of the Great Northern and Chicago and North Western railroads. Researchers can trace rural lineages through landmarks like the Milford State Monument, St. John's Ch, and the Upper Sioux Indian Res.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
1954 Fairmont1967 Print · USGSThe prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
1954 Mason City1967 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of New Ulm
1957 New Ulm1957 Print · USGSCentral Minnesota in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of river-valley commerce and prairie agriculture defined by its historic mission sites and rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of New Ulm and Montevideo, or locate specific landmarks like the Milford State Monument and Minnesota Falls. - 1957 Map of Mason City
1957 Mason City1957 Print · USGSThe Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River. - 1958 Map of New Ulm
1958 New Ulm1958 Print · USGSSouth-central Minnesota’s river valleys and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-fifties, during the height of the region's rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of the Upper Sioux Indian Mission or locate early rail stops along the Chicago and North Western Ry in towns like Redwood Falls and Glencoe. - 1958 Map of Mason City
1958 Mason City1958 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin. - 1958 Map of Fairmont
1958 Fairmont1958 Print · USGSThe borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie. - 1959 Map of Saint Paul
1959 Saint Paul1959 Print · USGSThe Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appear here in the late fifties, showing the peak of the rail era and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Lake Minnetonka, the Univ Of Minn Rosemount Research Center, or the growing neighborhoods of Richfield.2 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Courtland, 1965 Print
1964 Courtland1965 Print · USGSThe village of Courtland and the intricate shoreline of Swan Lake are meticulously detailed during the mid-sixties. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Brighton Cem, Swan Lake Ch, and the Chicago and North Western rail line. - 1965 Map of Perth, 1966 Print
1965 Perth1966 Print · USGSThe Watonwan River valley and surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through the North Lincoln Cem, the town of Perth, and the Lincoln Ch along the Chicago and North Western line. - 1965 Map of Cambria, 1966 Print
1965 Cambria1966 Print · USGSBlue Earth and Nicollet counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural prairie and the winding Minnesota River valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Our Saviors Ch, Cambria Cem, and the small settlement of Butternut. - 1967 Map of New Ulm
1967 New Ulm1967 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of river-valley missions and busy prairie rail towns. Researchers can trace the Yellow Medicine Trail and locate historic sites like the Morton Indian Mission and Milford State Monument. - 1967 Map of Truman SE, 1968 Print
1967 Truman SE1968 Print · USGSMartin County and its neighbors show a highly managed agricultural landscape in the late sixties, shaped by an extensive system of judicial ditches. Genealogists and local historians can locate Nashville Center, trace family roots at Brainard Ch, and find the local Townhall. - 1967 Map of Minnesota Lake, 1968 Print
1967 Minnesota Lake1968 Print · USGSMinnesota Lake and its surrounding townships are captured in the late sixties as the local rail and agricultural systems remained firmly established. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Peace Cem or Zions Cem and locate landmarks like the Stokman State Wildlife Management Area.2 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Winnebago, 1968 Print
1967 Winnebago1968 Print · USGSFaribault County in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Blue Earth River and the meeting of major rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Basey Ch and several burial grounds like Rose Hill Cem and Riverside Cem.2 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Willow Creek, 1968 Print
1967 Willow Creek1968 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota farmland at the edge of Blue Earth County is meticulously mapped here just as the mid-century agricultural landscape reached its peak. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like Willow Creek, the North St Johns Cemetery, and several old schoolhouses including School No 98. - 1967 Map of Amboy, 1969 Print
1967 Amboy1969 Print · USGSBlue Earth County's river-fed agricultural plains are captured in the late sixties as the rail line still linked its small towns. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family plots at Old Willow Creek Cem and follow the route of the Chicago and North Western through Amboy. - 1967 Map of Mapleton, 1969 Print
1967 Mapleton1969 Print · USGSBlue Earth County's river valleys and rail lines are captured here in the late sixties, centering on the hub of Mapleton. Researchers can trace old family cemetery plots at Beauford Cem or follow the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. - 1967 Map of Easton, 1969 Print
1967 Easton1969 Print · USGSFaribault County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the late sixties, centered on the village of Easton. Researchers can trace the CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL AND PACIFIC rail line and locate the Lura Cem among an extensive network of prairie drainage ditches. - 1967 Map of Delavan, 1969 Print
1967 Delavan1969 Print · USGSThe fertile lake country of Faribault County is captured here in the late 1960s, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and water management. Researchers can locate family sites like Rice Lake Cem, the town of Delavan, and the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
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