Old Maps of Heron Lake, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Heron Lake. 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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Heron Lake, MN maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie.

  3. 1970 Map of Heron Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Heron Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Heron Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jackson County during the early seventies serves as a snapshot of a busy prairie rail hub and its wetland conservation areas. Researchers can trace the junction of the Chicago and North Western in Heron Lake or locate family sites at Sacred Heart Cem and Springfield Cem.

  4. 1985 Map of Worthington
    1985 Map of Worthington
    1985 Worthington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-water mark of the region's agricultural and rail-line infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western through prairie towns like Adrian, Wilmont, and Lakefield.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2010 Map of Heron Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Heron Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Heron Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Heron Lake, including Miloma, Jackson County, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Heron Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Heron Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Heron Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Heron Lake, including Miloma, Jackson County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2016 Map of Heron Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Heron Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Heron Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Heron Lake, including Miloma, Jackson County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2019 Map of Heron Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Heron Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Heron Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Heron Lake, including Miloma, Jackson County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2022 Map of Heron Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Heron Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Heron Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Heron Lake and its surrounding prairie wetlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Lakeside Cem or Sacred Heart Cem and explore the historic rail settlement of Miloma.

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