1900s (20th Century) Maps of Preston, Minnesota

Explore 5 historic maps of Preston from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Preston's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Preston, MN maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River.

  3. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin.

  4. 1965 Map of Preston, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Preston, 1967 Print
    1965 Preston
    1967 Print · USGS
    Preston and the surrounding Fillmore County highlands are captured here in the mid-sixties as the river valleys supported a mix of rail transport and timber. Genealogists can trace family plots at St Columbanus Cem and Crown Hill Cem or locate the old Isinours junction.

  5. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota in the mid-1980s reveals a land of river valleys and agricultural hubs along the Iowa border. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional transport through the Chicago and North Western line and landmarks like Niagara Cave or the Rochester Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available

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