1970s Maps of Chisago County, Minnesota

Explore 12 historic maps of Chisago County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Chisago County, MN maps

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  1. 1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles SW, 1976 Print
    1974 St. Croix Dalles SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Polk County farmland and riverfront settlements appear in high-altitude detail during the mid-1970s. Trace the historical footprints of Osceola and Dresser to see how these communities and their surrounding fields were organized decades ago.

  2. 1974 Map of Stacy, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Stacy, 1976 Print
    1974 Stacy
    1976 Print · USGS
    Chisago County in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of conservation and rail-side settlements as the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities began to expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Stacy and Sunrise, locate the Stacy Cem, and follow the Burlington Northern rail line.

  3. 1974 Map of Scandia, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Scandia, 1976 Print
    1974 Scandia
    1976 Print · USGS
    The lakeside community of Scandia and the St. Croix River valley are captured in the mid-1970s before modern development. Researchers can trace family sites near Elim Cem, St Francis Xavier Ch, and the banks of Bone Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1974 Map of Forest Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Forest Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Forest Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The interconnected waters of the Chisago Lakes area are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the growth of Forest Lake and Chisago City. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like the Scandinavian Cemetery, St Pauls Church, and the old Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1974 Map of Milltown SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Milltown SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Milltown SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's rural dairy and timber lands are captured in photographic detail in the mid-1970s. Trace the winding St Croix River and locate the small rural center of Cushing amidst a landscape of glacial lakes and farmsteads.

  6. 1974 Map of Typo Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Typo Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Typo Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The marshy lake country of Isanti and Anoka Counties is meticulously mapped in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by water and drainage. Family historians can locate rural landmarks like Oxford Cem, St Johns Ch, and the small settlement of Weber.

  7. 1974 Map of St Croix Dalles NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of St Croix Dalles NW, 1976 Print
    1974 St Croix Dalles NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The river valley between Minnesota and Wisconsin is captured during the mid-1970s, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and woodland. Trace the early development of St Croix Falls and Taylors Falls along the banks of the St Croix River.

  8. 1974 Map of Linwood, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Linwood, 1976 Print
    1974 Linwood
    1976 Print · USGS
    Anoka and Chisago counties are shown during the mid-seventies, featuring the expansive Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area. Researchers can trace old family sites near Linwood Sch or locate ancestors at Victor Hill Cem and Oak Park Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1974 Map of Lindstrom, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Lindstrom, 1976 Print
    1974 Lindstrom
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, this lake-heavy region north of the Twin Cities shows a landscape of wetlands and small-town growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Victor Hill Cem, the Linwood Sch, or along the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the urban growth of Minneapolis and St Paul. Researchers can trace old rail corridors of the Northern Pacific RR and locate tribal lands at the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1978 Map of Osceola, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Osceola, 1979 Print
    1978 Osceola
    1979 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the late seventies reveals a landscape of riverside villages and conservation lands. Genealogists can locate Ramsey Cem and Pleasant Prairie Cem, while rail enthusiasts can trace the Soo Line through Dresser.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1978 Map of St. Croix Dalles, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of St. Croix Dalles, 1979 Print
    1978 St. Croix Dalles
    1979 Print · USGS
    The river gorge at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border was well-established as a recreational and industrial hub by the late 1970s. Local researchers can trace family sites near Kahbakong Cem, find the Chisago Lakes Sch, or follow the Old Railroad Grade through Shafer.
    2 unique versions available

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