1950s Maps of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Explore 18 historic maps of Lac qui Parle County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Lac qui Parle County, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Ortonville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ortonville, 1955 Print
    1953 Ortonville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-South Dakota borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the lake-rich prairie. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Greenwood Cem, Pleasant Valley Ch, and the many numbered schools scattered between Clinton and Odessa.

  2. 1953 Map of Bellingham, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bellingham, 1955 Print
    1953 Bellingham
    1955 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of western Minnesota and South Dakota are shown here in the mid-fifties as a landscape of rail-connected prairie towns and a dense network of country school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Bellingham and Marietta, or locate rural sites like Immanuel Ch and the Swedish Mission Cem.

  3. 1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota is shown here during the early fifties, a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the Sisseton Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the western railroads, locating old stops along the Great Northern and settlements like Milbank, Webster, and Sisseton.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Watertown, 1968 Print
    1953 Watertown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern South Dakota and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the region's agricultural and rail-service centers thrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across the Coteau des Prairies and find landmarks in Watertown, De Smet, and Brookings.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of New Ulm, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of New Ulm, 1968 Print
    1953 New Ulm
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota in the mid-1950s is defined by its deep river valleys and the expanding reach of the Great Northern and Chicago and North Western railroads. Researchers can trace rural lineages through landmarks like the Milford State Monument, St. John's Ch, and the Upper Sioux Indian Res.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
    1953 Saint Cloud
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and the Mississippi River valley are caught in a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, old granite works, and local landmarks like St. Johns University, Camp Ripley, and the shores of Lake Minnewaska.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Saint Cloud
    1957 Map of Saint Cloud
    1957 Saint Cloud
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and rail corridors are meticulously detailed in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of towns like Alexandria, Willmar, and Saint Cloud along the Great Northern railroad line.

  8. 1957 Map of New Ulm
    1957 Map of New Ulm
    1957 New Ulm
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of river-valley commerce and prairie agriculture defined by its historic mission sites and rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of New Ulm and Montevideo, or locate specific landmarks like the Milford State Monument and Minnesota Falls.

  9. 1958 Map of New Ulm
    1958 Map of New Ulm
    1958 New Ulm
    1958 Print · USGS
    South-central Minnesota’s river valleys and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-fifties, during the height of the region's rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of the Upper Sioux Indian Mission or locate early rail stops along the Chicago and North Western Ry in towns like Redwood Falls and Glencoe.

  10. 1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern Great Plains in the late fifties show a landscape of glacial lakes and reservation lands shaped by the Great Northern railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of settlements from Britton to Milbank and locate landmarks like Enemy Swim Lake and the Sisseton Indian Reservation.

  11. 1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Map of Watertown
    1958 Watertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota prairie and the Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of terminal moraine lakes and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate family roots in Watertown, Clark, or the Sisseton Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Saint Cloud
    1958 Map of Saint Cloud
    1958 Saint Cloud
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and hundreds of glacial lakes connected by an extensive rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Saint Cloud, Alexandria, and Willmar along the Great Northern Railway.

  13. 1958 Map of Cerro Gordo, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Cerro Gordo, 1959 Print
    1958 Cerro Gordo
    1959 Print · USGS
    Lac Qui Parle County remains a landscape of traditional township grids and rural school districts in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can locate several specific district schools and parish landmarks, including Borgund Ch, School No 871, and the settlement at Cerro Gordo.

  14. 1958 Map of Madison, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Madison, 1959 Print
    1958 Madison
    1959 Print · USGS
    Madison and its surrounding townships are captured here in the late fifties as a settled agricultural hub. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the old Minneapolis and St Louis rail line and locate landmarks like the Hegre Cem and County Home.

  15. 1958 Map of Correll, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Correll, 1959 Print
    1958 Correll
    1959 Print · USGS
    Big Stone and Lac qui Parle counties meet along the Minnesota River in the late fifties, where rail and water shaped the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Correll and Louisburg, or locate School No 867 and the local Quarry.

  16. 1958 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1958 Milan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Chippewa and Lac qui Parle counties meet along the Minnesota River valley in the late fifties, where rail and river networks converge. Researchers can trace the Milwaukee Road through Milan, locate School No 836, and find the historic Kviteseid Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Watson, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Watson, 1959 Print
    1958 Watson
    1959 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands and prairies of Chippewa County are captured here in the late fifties as rural life revolved around the rail line and river forks. Genealogists and local historians can trace schoolhouse districts like School No 277 and School No 288 or locate family sites near Churchill and Zion Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1958 Map of Appleton, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Appleton, 1960 Print
    1958 Appleton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Appleton and the surrounding prairies of Swift County are documented here in the late fifties, where the river systems dominate the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Appleton Cem, the Minnesota Valley Ch, and the old rail lines of the Great Northern.
    2 unique versions available

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