Old Maps of Peterson, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Peterson. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Peterson, MN maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Lewiston, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Lewiston, 1956 Print
    1954 Lewiston
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota’s transition from prairie to deep river coulees is captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from Lodahl School and Jenkins School to the Brethren Church and the Fish Hatchery near Peterson.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.

  4. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  5. 1974 Map of Rushford West, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Rushford West, 1976 Print
    1974 Rushford West
    1976 Print · USGS
    Fillmore County river towns and blufflands are captured here in the mid-seventies as the rail-and-river economy shaped the valley. Researchers can trace local lineages through West Grace Cem and Hungerholdt Cem, or locate landmarks like the Fish Hatchery.

  6. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.

  7. 1984 Map of La Crosse, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of La Crosse, 1985 Print
    1984 La Crosse
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of the upper Mississippi valley appears here in the mid-eighties, showing the tri-state intersections of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Peacock Ridge or Prosch Coulee and locate rural landmarks like St Marys Ch.

  8. 1990 Map of La Crosse, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of La Crosse, 1991 Print
    1990 La Crosse
    1991 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river valley at the end of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by the Mississippi River and heavy rail. Trace the paths of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern through river towns like Brownsville and La Crescent.

  9. 2022 Map of Rushford West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rushford West, 2022 Print
    2022 Rushford West
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the driftless area of Fillmore County, this 2022 survey highlights the Root River valley's enduring settlement patterns. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Hongerholt Cem and West Grace Cem alongside the modern Root River State Trl.

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