Old Maps of Jackson County, Minnesota for Metal Detecting
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Jackson County, MN maps
(119)- 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
1954 Fairmont1967 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1958 Map of Fairmont
1958 Fairmont1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1960 Map of Brewster, 1961 Print
1960 Brewster1961 Print · USGSThe town of Brewster and its surrounding townships are shown here during the early 1960s as a thriving agricultural and rail corridor. Genealogists can locate Trinity Cem and Hersey Cem, or trace the path of the Chicago and North Western line.2 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Okabena, 1962 Print
1960 Okabena1962 Print · USGSJackson County farmland is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the rail-side settlement of Okabena. Researchers can trace the drainage of the prairie through numerous judicial ditches and find local landmarks like the Lutheran Cem, the village of Rost, and the Townhall.2 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Round Lake, 1962 Print
1960 Round Lake1962 Print · USGSNear the Minnesota and Iowa border in the early sixties, this prairie landscape shows a mix of rail-side commerce and engineered wetlands. Trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through the village of Round Lake or locate rural landmarks like Grace Ch and Townhall. - 1960 Map of Sioux Valley, 1962 Print
1960 Sioux Valley1962 Print · USGSCrossing the Minnesota and Iowa border in the 1960s, this area showcases a landscape of prairie water management and family farming. Genealogists can trace local history through the Norwegian Cem, St Pauls Cem, and the Sioux Valley Sch. - 1970 Map of Jackson NW, 1972 Print
1970 Jackson NW1972 Print · USGSJackson 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. - 1970 Map of Lakefield SW, 1972 Print
1970 Lakefield SW1972 Print · USGSThe Minnesota-Iowa borderlands come to life in this early 1970s survey, showing a landscape of sprawling wildlife areas and prairie wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holy Trinity Cem and St Johns Ch or trace the winding Little Sioux River and Sangle Slough. - 1970 Map of Lakefield NE, 1972 Print
1970 Lakefield NE1972 Print · USGSJackson 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 - 1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print
1970 Jackson1972 Print · USGSJackson 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. - 1970 Map of Dundee, 1972 Print
1970 Dundee1972 Print · USGSDundee and Kinbrae thrive at the junction of two major rail lines in this early 1970s landscape of the Minnesota prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at St Marys Cemetery or Kinbrae Cemetery and explore the early wildlife management areas surrounding Talcot Lake and Graham Lake.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Mountain Lake SE, 1972 Print
1970 Mountain Lake SE1972 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota farm country is captured here in the early seventies as a network of creek-fed townships across four county lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks like St Olaf Ch Cem, Cedar Hill Cem, and the waters of Fish Lake. - 1970 Map of Wilder, 1972 Print
1970 Wilder1972 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota's agricultural prairie and rail-connected towns are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate rural landmarks like St Peter Ch and Delafield Cem. - 1970 Map of Lakefield SE, 1972 Print
1970 Lakefield SE1972 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1970 Map of Lakefield, 1972 Print
1970 Lakefield1972 Print · USGSLakefield and the surrounding Jackson County wetlands are documented here in the early 1970s. Trace local roots and rail history through the town's grid, Immanuel Cemetery, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line.3 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Windom, 1972 Print
1970 Windom1972 Print · USGSWindom and the surrounding Cottonwood and Jackson County prairies are shown in the early seventies as a thriving rail and river hub. Local historians can trace school sites like Winfair Sch, the grounds of Lakeview Cemetery, and the path of the Chicago and North Western line. - 1970 Map of Bergen, 1972 Print
1970 Bergen1972 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota farmland is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by township grids and river forks. Genealogists and local historians can locate Bergen, the Hauger Cem, and the community Townhall among the sections of Kimball and Belmont. - 1970 Map of Dunnell, 1972 Print
1970 Dunnell1972 Print · USGSDunnell and the surrounding farmlands of Martin and Emmet counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family ties through the Lake Fremont Cem, the Chicago and North Western rail corridor, and the grid of Judicial Ditch No 105. - 1970 Map of Harris, 1972 Print
1970 Harris1972 Print · USGSOsceola County farmland is captured here in the early 1970s, centered on the railroad town of Harris. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific or locate rural burials at Fairview Cem and Union Cem. - 1970 Map of Alpha, 1972 Print
1970 Alpha1972 Print · USGSThe village of Alpha and its surrounding prairie landscape are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a rural economy built on rail and water management. Researchers can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line and family-scale operations like the numerous Gravel Pits near Watkins Lake. - 1970 Map of Heron Lake, 1972 Print
1970 Heron Lake1972 Print · USGSJackson 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. - 1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
1985 Iowa Great Lakes1985 Print · USGSNorthwest Iowa’s glacial lakes and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape balanced between agriculture and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Holman Cem or trace the early rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Worthington
1985 Worthington1985 Print · USGSSouthwestern 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 - 1985 Map of Fairmont, 1991 Print
1985 Fairmont1991 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 2010 Map of Harris, 2010 Print
2010 Harris2010 Print · USGSCovers Jackson County, including Harris, Nobles County, and other nearby areas
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