Old Maps of Lake Crystal, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Lake Crystal. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Lake Crystal, MN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Mankato West, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mankato West, 1952 Print
    1951 Mankato West
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mankato 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

  2. 1953 Map of New Ulm, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of New Ulm, 1968 Print
    1953 New Ulm
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southern 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

  3. 1957 Map of New Ulm
    1957 Map of New Ulm
    1957 New Ulm
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  4. 1958 Map of New Ulm
    1958 Map of New Ulm
    1958 New Ulm
    1958 Print · USGS
    South-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.

  5. 1967 Map of New Ulm
    1967 Map of New Ulm
    1967 New Ulm
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern 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.

  6. 1974 Map of Lake Crystal, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Lake Crystal, 1976 Print
    1974 Lake Crystal
    1976 Print · USGS
    Lake Crystal and Garden City are captured in the mid-1970s, showcasing the intricate water systems and rail lines of Blue Earth County. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holy Family Cem, Robinson Park, and the County Fairground among the riverbeds.

  7. 1986 Map of New Ulm
    1986 Map of New Ulm
    1986 New Ulm
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's river valleys and prairie townships are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by agriculture and transit. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines through historic grain-stop towns like Sleepy Eye, Hanska, and Good Thunder.

  8. 1991 Map of New Ulm
    1991 Map of New Ulm
    1991 New Ulm
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley serves as the backbone for this late-century look at the agricultural heartland between New Ulm and Mankato. Researchers can trace the layout of traditional prairie towns like Sleepy Eye and Madelia or explore recreation sites at Fort Ridgely State Park.

  9. 2022 Map of Lake Crystal, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Crystal, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Crystal
    2022 Print · USGS
    Lake Crystal and the Watonwan River valley appear here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape of prairie lakes and agricultural heritage. Genealogists can locate family sites near Garden City Cem or the Holy Family Cem, while collectors can trace the path of the Watonwan River.

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