Old Maps of Houston, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

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

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Houston, MN maps

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  1. 1958 Map of Houston, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Houston, 1959 Print
    1958 Houston
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota in the late fifties shows a landscape of deep valleys and high ridges centered on Houston. Genealogists can trace rural life through numerous landmarks like Vinegar Hill Sch, St Patricks Cem Ch, and the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
    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. 1965 Map of Sheldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Sheldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Sheldon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Houston County in the mid-1960s showcases a landscape of deep valleys and forested ridges before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Schechs Mill, Sheldon, and the High School in Caledonia.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 1980 Map of Houston
    1980 Map of Houston
    1980 Houston
    1980 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota's river valleys and hardwood ridges are documented here during the late twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through sites like Johnstons Cem, Money Creek, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 2022 Map of Sheldon, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sheldon, 2022 Print
    2022 Sheldon
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of high ridges and deep river valleys. Genealogists can trace family names through several historic sites like Schechs Mill, Messerall Cem, and the Old Ridge Cem.

  11. 2022 Map of Houston, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Houston, 2022 Print
    2022 Houston
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Root River valley in southeastern Minnesota remains a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges. Researchers can trace numerous historic burial sites and family landmarks, from the First Swedish Baptist Cem to the Omodt Family Cem and the quiet reaches of Looney Valley.

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