Old Maps of Belle River, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Belle River with 10 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Belle River has changed over the decades.


Belle River, 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1966 Map of Lake Osakis West, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Lake Osakis West, 1968 Print
    1966 Lake Osakis West
    1968 Print · USGS
    Douglas County’s lake-rich landscape is captured here in the mid-sixties, showcasing the expansive northern shores of Lake Osakis. Genealogists and historians can trace the Great Northern rail line and locate landmarks like Pahlun Ch or Yates Point.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 2010 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Osakis West
    2010 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Lake Osakis and the rural heart of Douglas County are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can trace land ownership patterns and shoreline landmarks like Miller Point, Bird Lake, and the course of the Long Prairie River.

  7. 2013 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Osakis West
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Douglas and Todd county line meets at the western shores of Lake Osakis in the early 2010s. Local researchers can trace the course of the Long Prairie River, locate the rural center of Belle River, and identify lakeside landmarks like Yates Point and Miller Bay.

  8. 2016 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2016 Print
    2016 Lake Osakis West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Belle River and the western shores of Lake Osakis are captured in this mid-2010s survey of the Douglas County borderlands. Researchers can trace land tracts near Peterson Bay, follow the path of the Long Prairie River, or locate shoreline features like Yates Point.

  9. 2019 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Osakis West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Belle River and the northern shores of Lake Osakis are captured in this recent survey. Local historians can trace drainage patterns along Crooked Lake Ditch and find lakeside landmarks such as Yates Point and Schelfhout Point.

  10. 2022 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Osakis West, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Osakis West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Douglas County near the Todd County line is captured here in its modern rural character. Trace family roots and land use near the shores of Lake Osakis, the Central Lakes State Trl, and the waters of Siebell Lake.

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