Old Maps of Alden, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Alden. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Alden, 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. 1955 Map of Wells, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Wells, 1956 Print
    1955 Wells
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota in the mid-fifties remains a world of section-line roads and busy rail junctions between Wells and Alden. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses like Pioneer Sch and local landmarks such as Zion Ch or Arrowhead Point on Freeborn Lake.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1982 Map of Alden, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Alden, 1983 Print
    1982 Alden
    1983 Print · USGS
    Alden and the surrounding townships in the early eighties were defined by their prairie lakes and the legacy of the rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Carlston Cem, locate the old Townhall, and follow the Old Railroad Grade as it winds north of Alden.

  6. 1985 Map of Albert Lea
    1985 Map of Albert Lea
    1985 Albert Lea
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and managed waterways. Trace the historic routes of the Chicago and North Western and explore settlements like Hollandale, New Richland, and Bricelyn.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Alden, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alden, 2010 Print
    2010 Alden
    2010 Print · USGS
    Alden and its surrounding prairie lands are captured here at the start of the 2010s, showcasing a landscape of family farms and glacial waters. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Carlston Cemetery, Buckeye School, and the shores of Freeborn Lake.

  8. 2013 Map of Alden, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alden, 2013 Print
    2013 Alden
    2013 Print · USGS
    Alden and the surrounding Freeborn County prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century as Interstate 90 skirts the southern edge of town. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Carlston Cem, Morin Lake, and the shores of Freeborn Lake.

  9. 2016 Map of Alden, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Alden, 2016 Print
    2016 Alden
    2016 Print · USGS
    Freeborn County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Alden. Researchers can trace local landmarks and family ties at the Alden Cem or follow the waters of Morin Lake and Freeborn Lake.

  10. 2019 Map of Alden, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Alden, 2019 Print
    2019 Alden
    2019 Print · USGS
    Alden and the surrounding Freeborn County farmland are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape defined by prairie lakes and vital drainage networks. Researchers can trace local heritage at Alden Cem or explore the shoreline of Freeborn Lake near Chicks Point.

  11. 2022 Map of Alden, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alden, 2022 Print
    2022 Alden
    2022 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Freeborn County is revealed in this modern survey of the area surrounding Alden. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Carlston Cem, trace the course of the Cobb River, and explore the shoreline of Freeborn Lake.

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