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Old Maps of Springfield, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Springfield, MN maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1967 Map of Springfield, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Springfield, 1968 Print
    1967 Springfield
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Brown County prairie surroundings of Springfield were captured in the late sixties, showing the vital rail and river corridor. Researchers can find the Chicago and North Western tracks, rural burial grounds like Moravian Cem, and the industrial Kilns near the river.
  16. 1967 Map of Sanborn NE, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Sanborn NE, 1968 Print
    1967 Sanborn NE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Brown County during the late 1960s is characterized by its prairie river valleys and railroad corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural infrastructure of Charlestown and Staley, including the Sanborn rail junction, Christ Ch, and the local Townhall.
  19. 1986 Map of Tracy
    1986 Map of Tracy
    1986 Tracy
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Minnesota's prairie rail towns and conservation lands are captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Walnut Grove or explore the many lakebeds and wildlife areas like Lake Sarah and Lake Shetek State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 2010 Map of Sanborn NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sanborn NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Sanborn NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Springfield, including Sanborn, Brown County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2010 Map of Springfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Springfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Springfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Springfield, including Dotson, Brown County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2013 Map of Springfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Springfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Springfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Springfield, including Dotson, Brown County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2013 Map of Sanborn NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sanborn NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Sanborn NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Springfield, including Sanborn, Brown County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2016 Map of Sanborn NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Sanborn NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Sanborn NE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Springfield, including Sanborn, Brown County, and other nearby areas
  43. 2016 Map of Springfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Springfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Springfield
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Springfield, including Dotson, Brown County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2019 Map of Sanborn NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sanborn NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Sanborn NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Springfield, including Sanborn, Brown County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2019 Map of Springfield, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Springfield, 2019 Print
    2019 Springfield
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Springfield, including Dotson, Brown County, and other nearby areas
  52. 2022 Map of Springfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Springfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Springfield
    2022 Print · USGS
    Springfield and the surrounding Brown County prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the local river system continues to shape the landscape. Genealogists can trace family sites at Moravian Cem and New Hope Faith Lutheran Cem or locate the rural settlement of Dotson.
  55. 2022 Map of Sanborn NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sanborn NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Sanborn NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Brown County and the surrounding prairie lands come into focus in this recent topographic study. Genealogists and local historians can locate Springfield, the Christ Lutheran Cem, and the winding course of the Cottonwood River.
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