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Old Maps of Alexandria, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Alexandria, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
    1953 Saint Cloud
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and the Mississippi River valley are caught in a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, old granite works, and local landmarks like St. Johns University, Camp Ripley, and the shores of Lake Minnewaska.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1957 Map of Saint Cloud
    1957 Map of Saint Cloud
    1957 Saint Cloud
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and rail corridors are meticulously detailed in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of towns like Alexandria, Willmar, and Saint Cloud along the Great Northern railroad line.
  7. 1958 Map of Saint Cloud
    1958 Map of Saint Cloud
    1958 Saint Cloud
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and hundreds of glacial lakes connected by an extensive rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Saint Cloud, Alexandria, and Willmar along the Great Northern Railway.
  10. 1966 Map of Alexandria West, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Alexandria West, 1967 Print
    1966 Alexandria West
    1967 Print · USGS
    The lake country of Douglas County is captured in the mid-sixties as the rural landscape around Alexandria began to modernize. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Lukes Cem, the old Glendale Sch, and the village of Garfield.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1966 Map of Lake Mary, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Lake Mary, 1968 Print
    1966 Lake Mary
    1968 Print · USGS
    Douglas County’s lake country is captured here during the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of rural agriculture and expanding infrastructure. Researchers can locate several historic district schools like Oak Grove Sch and ancestral sites including Bohemian Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1966 Map of Alexandria East, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Alexandria East, 1968 Print
    1966 Alexandria East
    1968 Print · USGS
    Douglas County's lake country is captured in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Alexandria and nearby Nelson. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Carlos Cem, Washington Sch, and early lakeside retreats such as Mount Carmel Camp.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1966 Map of Forada, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Forada, 1968 Print
    1966 Forada
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota lake country is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Forada and Alexandria. Researchers can trace old school districts like Sunnyside Sch and find family-named landmarks such as Hudson Cem or Hazel Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1986 Map of Lake Minnewaska
    1986 Map of Lake Minnewaska
    1986 Lake Minnewaska
    1986 Print · USGS
    West-central Minnesota's lake country is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape of intense glacial activity and growing regional hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern through towns like Glenwood, Starbuck, and Osakis.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 2010 Map of Alexandria East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alexandria East, 2010 Print
    2010 Alexandria East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Carlos, Nelson, and other nearby areas
  28. 2010 Map of Lake Mary, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Mary, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Mary
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Mobile Park Estates, Douglas County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2010 Map of Alexandria West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alexandria West, 2010 Print
    2010 Alexandria West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Garfield, Woodlawn Mobile Home Court, and other nearby areas
  34. 2010 Map of Forada, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Forada, 2010 Print
    2010 Forada
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Forada, Douglas County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2013 Map of Forada, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Forada, 2013 Print
    2013 Forada
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Forada, Douglas County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Alexandria East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alexandria East, 2013 Print
    2013 Alexandria East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Carlos, Nelson, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Lake Mary, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Mary, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Mary
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Mobile Park Estates, Douglas County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Alexandria West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alexandria West, 2013 Print
    2013 Alexandria West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Garfield, Woodlawn Mobile Home Court, and other nearby areas
  49. 2016 Map of Forada, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Forada, 2016 Print
    2016 Forada
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Forada, Douglas County, and other nearby areas
  52. 2016 Map of Alexandria East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Alexandria East, 2016 Print
    2016 Alexandria East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Carlos, Nelson, and other nearby areas
  55. 2016 Map of Alexandria West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Alexandria West, 2016 Print
    2016 Alexandria West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Garfield, Woodlawn Mobile Home Court, and other nearby areas
  58. 2016 Map of Lake Mary, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lake Mary, 2016 Print
    2016 Lake Mary
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Mobile Park Estates, Douglas County, and other nearby areas
  61. 2019 Map of Alexandria East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Alexandria East, 2019 Print
    2019 Alexandria East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Carlos, Nelson, and other nearby areas
  64. 2019 Map of Lake Mary, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Mary, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Mary
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Mobile Park Estates, Douglas County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2019 Map of Forada, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Forada, 2019 Print
    2019 Forada
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Forada, Douglas County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2019 Map of Alexandria West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Alexandria West, 2019 Print
    2019 Alexandria West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Garfield, Woodlawn Mobile Home Court, and other nearby areas
  73. 2022 Map of Alexandria West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alexandria West, 2022 Print
    2022 Alexandria West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Douglas County is shown here in the 2020s as a densely settled lakeland community west of the regional hub. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Saint Marys Cem and Lake Ida Cem or trace the early footprint of Garfield.
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