Old Maps of Nessel Township, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Nessel Township, MN maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Rush City
    1950 Map of Rush City
    1950 Rush City
    1950 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the late 1940s reveals a quiet borderland where timber and rail infrastructure meet rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Indian Cem, the Rush City Ferry, and the Logging RR.

  2. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.

  3. 1955 Map of Rush City, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Rush City, 1957 Print
    1955 Rush City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of railroad towns and riverside settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Swedish Cem, Pleasant Prairie Ch, and the Indian Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.

  5. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Cambridge, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Cambridge, 1963 Print
    1961 Cambridge
    1963 Print · USGS
    The lake country of Isanti and Chisago Counties is shown here in the early sixties as it balanced agricultural roots with new institutional growth. Researchers can trace the Great Northern rail line connecting Braham and Cambridge, or locate vanished landmarks like Minnesota Boys Town and the Oak Leaf Grange Hall.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 1983 Map of Rush City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Rush City, 1984 Print
    1983 Rush City
    1984 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the early 1980s shows a mix of established rail towns and protected state forests. Genealogists can locate family names at Taylor Cem and Sacred Heart Cem, or trace the path of the Old Military Road.

  10. 1983 Map of Braham, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Braham, 1984 Print
    1983 Braham
    1984 Print · USGS
    Braham and the surrounding Isanti County wetlands are captured here in the early eighties as the rail-linked settlements of the Rum River valley continued to thrive. Researchers can find old community sites like Stanchfield Corner, family-named cemeteries such as Danewood Cem, and the Burlington Northern rail line.

  11. 1983 Map of Rush Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Rush Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Rush Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Chisago County's lake country is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by water and rural settlement. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Rush Point, Harris, or several local landmarks like Rush Lake Ch and St Johns Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Grantsburg
    1985 Map of Grantsburg
    1985 Grantsburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river borderlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin come alive in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intricate water networks and forest preserves of Burnett and Pine counties. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line or find rural landmarks like Trade Lake Ch and Hildas Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1985 Map of Mora
    1985 Map of Mora
    1985 Mora
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's river valleys and farming hubs are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the region before significant modern expansion. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Burlington Northern and locate community landmarks in Mora, Milaca, and Princeton.

  14. 1991 Map of Mora
    1991 Map of Mora
    1991 Mora
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Rum River valley and central Minnesota lakelands are shown in great detail in the early 1990s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations, family cemeteries, and local landmarks like St. Marys Ch or the Municipal Airport in Mora.

  15. 2010 Map of Rush City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rush City, 2010 Print
    2010 Rush City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Rush City and the eastern border of Minnesota are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the town at the intersection of local industry and river travel. Researchers can trace several family burial sites including the Gee Family Cemetery and Taylor Cemetery, as well as the Rush Creek Dam.

  16. 2010 Map of Braham, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Braham, 2010 Print
    2010 Braham
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around Braham and Grandy is documented here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural fields meet a network of glacial lakes. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Mission Cemetery and Rice Lake Cemetery, or locate old civic centers such as the Stanchfield Post Office.

  17. 2010 Map of Rush Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rush Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Rush Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Chisago County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape defined by the expansive waters of Rush Lake and its surrounding wetlands. Researchers can locate historic burial sites like Saint Johns Cemetery and trace the rural junctions of Greely and Rush Point.

  18. 2013 Map of Rush City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rush City, 2013 Print
    2013 Rush City
    2013 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin come alive here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the growing community of Rush City. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several dedicated plots like Heinrich Pioneer Cem and Taylor Cem near the Saint Croix River.

  19. 2013 Map of Braham, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Braham, 2013 Print
    2013 Braham
    2013 Print · USGS
    Braham and the surrounding Minnesota lakelands are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Stanchfield Baptist Cem, Danewood Cem, and the historic settlement of Stanchfield Corner.

  20. 2013 Map of Rush Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rush Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Rush Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Rush Lake and its surrounding communities are captured in detail during the early 2010s. Local historians can trace family roots at Saint Johns Cem and Rush Point Baptist Cem, or explore the lakeside growth near Rush City and Greely.

  21. 2016 Map of Rush City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rush City, 2016 Print
    2016 Rush City
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Chisago County countryside around Rush City is captured here during the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace family history through numerous burial grounds like Heinrich Pioneer Cem and Taylor Cem near the St Croix River.

  22. 2016 Map of Rush Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rush Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Rush Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Rush Lake area of Chisago and Pine counties is shown here during a period of modern lakeside expansion and rural preservation. Researchers can locate numerous family-history sites like Olin Free Mission Cem, Rush Point, and Johnson Memorial Cem.

  23. 2016 Map of Braham, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Braham, 2016 Print
    2016 Braham
    2016 Print · USGS
    Braham and the surrounding Isanti County lake country are captured here during the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace family sites and old land divisions across settlements like Grandy and Stanchfield, or locate rural landmarks such as the Stanchfield Baptist Cem and Rice Lake Cem.

  24. 2019 Map of Braham, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Braham, 2019 Print
    2019 Braham
    2019 Print · USGS
    Braham and its neighboring hamlets are captured at the end of the 2010s amidst a dense network of glacial lakes and county borders. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local sites including Rice Lake Cem, Stanchfield Baptist Cem, and Elm Park Cem.

  25. 2019 Map of Rush Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Rush Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Rush Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    The lake-dotted borderlands of Pine and Chisago counties are shown here in 2019, centered on the expansive waters of Rush Lake. Genealogists can trace family history through numerous rural burial grounds such as West Rock Cem, Olin Free Mission Cem, and Calvary Lutheran Cem.

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