1970s Maps of Cottonwood County, Minnesota

Explore 12 historic maps of Cottonwood 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cottonwood County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Cottonwood County, MN maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Butterfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Butterfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Butterfield
    1972 Print · USGS
    Butterfield and the surrounding farm country are captured here in the early 1970s as the rail-and-river economy persisted. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Mennonite Cem, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line, or explore the shores of Sulem Lake.

  2. 1970 Map of Bingham Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bingham Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Bingham Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Bingham Lake and the surrounding Cottonwood County prairie are shown here in the early 1970s, as the region's rail-and-lake economy thrived. Researchers can locate several family burial sites like Voth Cem or trace the Chicago and North Western line through Delft.

  3. 1970 Map of Heron Lake NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Heron Lake NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Heron Lake NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Cottonwood and Murray Counties in the early 1970s are defined by the winding Des Moines River and a series of glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like Rosehill Cem and Emanuel Cem or locate the Townhall near Oaks Lake.

  4. 1970 Map of Harder Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Harder Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Harder Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Cottonwood County's agricultural and river landscape is preserved here during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like the Greenhill Chapel, the Townhall, and the glacial waters of Harder Lake.

  5. 1970 Map of Dundee, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Dundee, 1972 Print
    1970 Dundee
    1972 Print · USGS
    Dundee and Kinbrae thrive at the junction of two major rail lines in this early 1970s landscape of the Minnesota prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at St Marys Cemetery or Kinbrae Cemetery and explore the early wildlife management areas surrounding Talcot Lake and Graham Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1970 Map of Mountain Lake SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mountain Lake SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Mountain Lake SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota farm country is captured here in the early seventies as a network of creek-fed townships across four county lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks like St Olaf Ch Cem, Cedar Hill Cem, and the waters of Fish Lake.

  7. 1970 Map of Wilder, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wilder, 1972 Print
    1970 Wilder
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's agricultural prairie and rail-connected towns are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate rural landmarks like St Peter Ch and Delafield Cem.

  8. 1970 Map of Mountain Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mountain Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Mountain Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mountain Lake and its surrounding townships are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and conservation. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Mennonite Cem and the route of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1970 Map of Windom, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Windom, 1972 Print
    1970 Windom
    1972 Print · USGS
    Windom and the surrounding Cottonwood and Jackson County prairies are shown in the early seventies as a thriving rail and river hub. Local historians can trace school sites like Winfair Sch, the grounds of Lakeview Cemetery, and the path of the Chicago and North Western line.

  10. 1970 Map of Heron Lake NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Heron Lake NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Heron Lake NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Cottonwood County's prairie landscape is captured here in the early seventies, showing a rural community defined by the Des Moines River and engineered drainage. Genealogists and local historians can locate community centers like Amo Ch, United Amo Ch, and the Community Hall.

  11. 1970 Map of Bergen, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bergen, 1972 Print
    1970 Bergen
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota farmland is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by township grids and river forks. Genealogists and local historians can locate Bergen, the Hauger Cem, and the community Townhall among the sections of Kimball and Belmont.

  12. 1970 Map of Heron Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Heron Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Heron Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jackson County during the early seventies serves as a snapshot of a busy prairie rail hub and its wetland conservation areas. Researchers can trace the junction of the Chicago and North Western in Heron Lake or locate family sites at Sacred Heart Cem and Springfield Cem.

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