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Old Maps of Jackson, Minnesota

Explore 28 old maps of Jackson, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Jackson, 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
  4. 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.
  7. 1970 Map of Jackson NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Jackson NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Jackson NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its surrounding townships are captured here during a period of agricultural and infrastructure expansion in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land in Enterprise, locate the Mennonite Ch, or survey the early grounds of the Jackson Municipal Airport.
  10. 1970 Map of Lakefield NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lakefield NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Lakefield NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, dominated by the winding Des Moines River valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Belmont Ch and the East Belmont Cem near the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print
    1970 Jackson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the Des Moines River valley appear here in the early seventies as the region balanced its role as a county seat with a river-based economy. Researchers can locate several family burial sites including Riverside and Petersburg Cem, alongside local landmarks like the Powerplant and Getty Park.
  16. 1970 Map of Lakefield SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lakefield SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Lakefield SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa borderlands appear here in the early seventies, dominated by the drainage networks of the Des Moines River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Jackson, locate the Vocational Sch, and find the rural Townhall in Middletown.
  19. 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
  22. 1985 Map of Fairmont, 1991 Print
    1985 Map of Fairmont, 1991 Print
    1985 Fairmont
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of prairie towns and rail-connected agricultural hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Rolling Green and Manyaska or locate old homesteads near Fox Lake and the Chicago & North Western line.
  25. 2010 Map of Lakefield NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lakefield NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Lakefield NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in Jackson County remained a hub of agricultural engineering and local heritage in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like East Belmont Cemetery and West Belmont Cemetery or trace natural features like Boot Lake.
  28. 2010 Map of Lakefield SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lakefield SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Lakefield SE
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Minnesota and Iowa are captured here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of managed waters and prairie lakes. Researchers can locate the Loon Lake Cemetery and trace the paths of Stony Brook and Loon Creek.
  31. 2010 Map of Jackson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Jackson, 2010 Print
    2010 Jackson
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley south of Jackson, Minnesota, appears here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of structured farmland and quiet river bends. Researchers can locate several distinct burial sites including Hillside Cemetery and Saint Johns Cemetery or trace the route of the Petersburg Rd as it follows the water toward the Iowa border.
  34. 2010 Map of Jackson NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Jackson NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Jackson NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jackson County at the start of the 21st century remains a landscape of precise agriculture and regional gathering spots. Researchers can trace the engineered waterways of Judicial Ditch Number Fourteen and locate local landmarks like the Jackson Speedway.
  37. 2013 Map of Lakefield NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lakefield NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Lakefield NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's agricultural landscape and the winding Des Moines River are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family sites near E Belmont Cem or trace the early water management system of Judicial Ditch Number Twentythree.
  40. 2013 Map of Jackson NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Jackson NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Jackson NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its surrounding agricultural landscape are captured in the early 2010s, showing the city's growth alongside its essential water and rail corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of the Jackson County Fairgrounds, locate the Jackson Speedway, and follow the path of the Des Moines River.
  43. 2013 Map of Jackson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Jackson, 2013 Print
    2013 Jackson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jackson County and the Minnesota-Iowa border are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Des Moines River meanders south toward the state line. Researchers can trace local burial sites like Riverside Cem or explore the rural settlement of Petersburg.
  46. 2013 Map of Lakefield SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lakefield SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Lakefield SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Minnesota and Iowa border in the early 21st century, this area shows a landscape of glacial lakes and managed prairie. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Loon Lake Cem, the Loon Lake Campground, and Andersons Marsh near the state line.
  49. 2016 Map of Lakefield NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lakefield NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Lakefield NE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's prairie and river landscape is revealed here in the modern era, showing the intersection of natural waterways and intensive agricultural drainage. Trace local family history at East Belmont Cem or follow the path of the Des Moines River past Clear Lake.
  52. 2016 Map of Jackson NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Jackson NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Jackson NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its northern agricultural outskirts are captured here during the mid-2010s, showing the town at the bend of the Des Moines River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural property boundaries and drainage systems like Judicial Ditch Number Fifteen and County Ditch Number Fifteen.
  55. 2016 Map of Jackson, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Jackson, 2016 Print
    2016 Jackson
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa borderlands near Jackson are defined by the winding Des Moines River and a deep-rooted agricultural grid. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial grounds, including Riverside Cem, Hillside Cem, and the rural community of Petersburg.
  58. 2016 Map of Lakefield SE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lakefield SE, 2016 Print
    2016 Lakefield SE
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa border near the Jackson County line is shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing a landscape of glaciated lakes and prairie agriculture. Researchers can trace historic water management through Judicial Ditch Number Eight or find family history at Loon Lake Cem.
  61. 2019 Map of Jackson NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Jackson NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Jackson NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the surrounding prairie were captured in this late 2010s study as a modern agricultural hub. Researchers can trace the complex drainage network including Judicial Ditch Number Fifteen and locate the Jackson Municipal Airport.
  64. 2019 Map of Jackson, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Jackson, 2019 Print
    2019 Jackson
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in southwestern Minnesota serves as a central artery for the communities of Jackson and Petersburg. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots across several sites, including Riverside Cem, Hillside Cem, and Saint Johns Cem.
  67. 2019 Map of Lakefield NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lakefield NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Lakefield NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the late 2010s reveals a landscape of high-efficiency agriculture shaped by the Des Moines River. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families at East Belmont Cem and West Belmont Cem or explore the drainage history of Judicial Ditch Number Eightytwo.
  70. 2019 Map of Lakefield SE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lakefield SE, 2019 Print
    2019 Lakefield SE
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota and Iowa borderlands come into focus in this recent survey of the lake-studded prairie. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Loon Lake Cem and trace the drainage networks of Judicial Ditch Number Eight and Stony Brook.
  73. 2022 Map of Lakefield NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lakefield NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Lakefield NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape defined by the winding Des Moines River and expansive prairie farms. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like East Belmont Cem and West Belmont Cem or trace water features like Boot Lake.
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