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Old Maps of Nisswa, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 20 historic maps of Nisswa. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Nisswa, MN maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Pillager, 1957 Print
    1916 Map of Pillager, 1957 Print
    1916 Pillager
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes region at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape of growing settlements and interconnected waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through several rural schoolhouses and the early paths of the Northern Pacific railroad through Pillager and Barrows.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1919 Map of Pillager
    1919 Map of Pillager
    1919 Pillager
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Gull Lake region in the years before the Great War shows a landscape transitioning between early frontier settlement and a burgeoning vacation destination. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses like Home Brook School and Franzon School alongside the historic Grand View Lodge.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and iron ranges are detailed in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Crow Wing County Courthouse or trace the early paths of the Soo Line Railroad and the Cuyuna Range Iron Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Brainerd
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1950s as a crossroads of rail, river, and forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads through hubs like Brainerd, Wadena, and Detroit Lakes.
  13. 1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Brainerd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the late fifties is a landscape of dense lake chains, rail hubs, and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property alignments near the Mississippi River or locate family sites in Brainerd, Little Falls, and Detroit Lakes.
  16. 1959 Map of Nisswa, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Nisswa, 1960 Print
    1959 Nisswa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Nisswa and the Brainerd Lakes region are captured in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of dense state forests and interconnected waterways. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Portview Sch, the Nisswa Cem, and the historic Northern Pacific rail line.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Brainerd
    1965 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota in the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of sprawling lake systems and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of timber towns along the Northern Pacific RR and explore early borders of the White Earth Indian Reservation or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.
  22. 1973 Map of Gull Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Gull Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Gull Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes area thrived as a premier mid-century vacation destination, shaped by its vast waterways and the expansion of the Highway 371 corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Nisswa, the Donnybrooke Speedway, and historic youth camps like Camp Lincoln.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1976 Map of Pine River, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Pine River, 1994 Print
    1976 Pine River
    1994 Print · USGS
    Northern Minnesota's lake country is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the expansion of recreation around Pequot Lakes and Nisswa. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line and locate forest landmarks within the Paul Bunyan State Forest and Chippewa National Forest.
  28. 1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Brainerd
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and river junctions are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through Staples or locate family sites near Brainerd State Hospital and Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2011 Map of Gull Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gull Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Gull Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nisswa, including Baxter, Lake Shore, and other nearby areas
  34. 2011 Map of Nisswa, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nisswa, 2011 Print
    2011 Nisswa
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nisswa, including Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, and other nearby areas
  37. 2013 Map of Gull Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Gull Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Gull Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nisswa, including Baxter, Lake Shore, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Nisswa, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Nisswa, 2013 Print
    2013 Nisswa
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nisswa, including Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, and other nearby areas
  43. 2016 Map of Nisswa, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Nisswa, 2016 Print
    2016 Nisswa
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Nisswa, including Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, and other nearby areas
  46. 2016 Map of Gull Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Gull Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Gull Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Nisswa, including Baxter, Lake Shore, and other nearby areas
  49. 2019 Map of Nisswa, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Nisswa, 2019 Print
    2019 Nisswa
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Nisswa, including Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, and other nearby areas
  52. 2019 Map of Gull Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Gull Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Gull Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Nisswa, including Baxter, Lake Shore, and other nearby areas
  55. 2022 Map of Nisswa, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Nisswa, 2022 Print
    2022 Nisswa
    2022 Print · USGS
    Crow Wing County's lake country is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the dense settlement patterns around the Cullen and Gull Lake chains. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Greenwood Cem or locate community landmarks like Our Saviors Lutheran and Pequot Lakes Cem.
  58. 2023 Map of Gull Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gull Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Gull Lake
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Brainerd Lakes area in the 2020s is a complex landscape of interconnected waters and growing seasonal communities. Trace the modern layout of Nisswa, East Gull Lake, and Lake Shore, or locate landmarks like Dutchmans Bluff and the East Gull Lake Airport.
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