Old Maps of McLeod County, Minnesota for Metal Detecting
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McLeod County, MN maps
(87)- 1953 Map of New Ulm, 1968 Print
1953 New Ulm1968 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1957 Map of New Ulm
1957 New Ulm1957 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1958 Map of New Ulm
1958 New Ulm1958 Print · USGSSouth-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. - 1958 Map of Gaylord, 1959 Print
1958 Gaylord1959 Print · USGSSibley County's farming heartland and railroad towns are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like St Johannes Ch, New Auburn, and the Zion Sch & Cem along the Minneapolis and St Louis line.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Glencoe, 1959 Print
1958 Glencoe1959 Print · USGSMcLeod County is shown here in the late fifties as a bustling agricultural and rail corridor. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schools and burial sites like Baker School, the Bohemian Cemetery, and St. Johns School and Church. - 1958 Map of Winthrop, 1959 Print
1958 Winthrop1959 Print · USGSMid-century Sibley and McLeod counties are captured here as the rail-centered agricultural landscape reached its peak. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural landmarks like St Boniface Cem, St John Sch, and the town of Winthrop. - 1958 Map of Hutchinson, 1959 Print
1958 Hutchinson1959 Print · USGSHutchinson and the surrounding McLeod County townships are captured here in the late fifties at a height of rail-driven agricultural activity. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Zion Ch, Stahl Lake Sch, and the Immanuel Sch Cem. - 1967 Map of New Ulm
1967 New Ulm1967 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of river-valley missions and busy prairie rail towns. Researchers can trace the Yellow Medicine Trail and locate historic sites like the Morton Indian Mission and Milford State Monument. - 1967 Map of Cedar Mills, 1968 Print
1967 Cedar Mills1968 Print · USGSThe Meeker County prairie in the late 1960s was a landscape of rail-connected villages and lakeside wildlife areas. Genealogists can trace rural roots through landmarks like Spring Grove Cem, St Johns Ch, and the small settlement of Corvuso. - 1982 Map of Silver Lake
1982 Silver Lake1982 Print · USGSSilver Lake and the surrounding McLeod County townships are captured in the early eighties as a landscape of productive farms and glacial waters. Researchers can trace family history at Bohemian Cem or locate old community hubs like Henrys Corner and Sherman. - 1982 Map of Plato
1982 Plato1982 Print · USGSMcLeod County farming and rail transport are captured here in the early eighties as the rail line serves the grain elevators of Plato. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like St Paul Cem, the Swedish Ch, and the Glencoe Municipal Airfield. - 1982 Map of Heatwole
1982 Heatwole1982 Print · USGSMcLeod County’s lake country is captured in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by conservation and rural family life. Researchers can trace the grounds of Trinity Cem, the small settlement of Heatwole, and the shores of Lake Marion. - 1982 Map of Biscay
1982 Biscay1982 Print · USGSBiscay and the surrounding townships in the early eighties were defined by the waters of the South Fork Crow River and an extensive network of drainage canals. Researchers can locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch, Emmanuel Cem, and private airfields such as Duast Landing Strip. - 1982 Map of Glencoe
1982 Glencoe1982 Print · USGSMcLeod County is anchored by the industrial and agricultural activity of the early eighties, where the Milwaukee Road railroad meets the waters of Buffalo Creek. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Hillcrest Cemetery and Bear Creek Cemetery or locate the former settlement of Konaska. - 1982 Map of Hutchinson East
1982 Hutchinson East1982 Print · USGSMcLeod County is shown during a time of agricultural prominence and lakefront activity in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like St Anastasia Cem, the community of Lamson, and the Oakland Cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1982 Map of Hutchinson West
1982 Hutchinson West1982 Print · USGSHutchinson and the surrounding Acoma Township are captured in the early eighties as the town expanded toward the Crow River. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Acoma Cem, Immanuel Sch, and numerous family landmarks near Cedar Lake.2 unique versions available - 1982 Map of Winsted, 1983 Print
1982 Winsted1983 Print · USGSDuring the early 1980s, this area of McLeod and Wright counties maintained its strong rural identity along the Crow River South Fork. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Holy Trinity Cem, Swedish Cem, and the old rail corridor of the Luce Line State Recreational Trail. - 1982 Map of Brownton, 1983 Print
1982 Brownton1983 Print · USGSMcLeod County farming and rail life are captured here in the early eighties, showing the region's managed waterways and rail corridors. Trace family history at Oak Grove Cem, visit the settlement of Sumter, or explore the wetlands of Bakers Lake. - 1982 Map of New Auburn, 1983 Print
1982 New Auburn1983 Print · USGSSibley County and the town of New Auburn are captured in the early eighties as a landscape of interconnected lakes and managed prairie drainage. Researchers can trace family sites near High Island Cem or follow the old C M St P & P rail line through Buffalo Creek. - 1982 Map of Stewart, 1983 Print
1982 Stewart1983 Print · USGSStewart and the surrounding McLeod County prairie are shown here in the early eighties as the agricultural landscape matured. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Fernando, St Boniface Cem, and the St Pauls Ch parish. - 1982 Map of Green Isle, 1983 Print
1982 Green Isle1983 Print · USGSThe Sibley County prairie is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of drainage ditches and vanished lakes. Researchers can trace family roots at St Marys Cem or locate rural landmarks like the Townhall and the Chicago and North Western rail corridor. - 1986 Map of Glencoe
1986 Glencoe1986 Print · USGSThe south-central Minnesota prairie and its glacial lake basins are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of intensive farming and conservation. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and trace the rail lines of the Soo Line and Chicago and North Western through towns like Gaylord, Olivia, and Hutchinson.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Winsted, 2010 Print
2010 Winsted2010 Print · USGSCovers McLeod County, including Winsted, Lester Prairie, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Biscay, 2010 Print
2010 Biscay2010 Print · USGSCovers McLeod County, including Hutchinson, Biscay, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Brownton, 2010 Print
2010 Brownton2010 Print · USGSCovers McLeod County, including Brownton, Sumter, and other nearby areas
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