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1950s Maps of Morrison County, Minnesota

Explore 24 historic maps of Morrison 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Morrison County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Morrison County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Morrison County, MN maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Lastrup
    1950 Map of Lastrup
    1950 Lastrup
    1950 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the rural townships of eastern Morrison County were organized around a dense network of local school districts and small parish towns. Researchers can trace family roots at Riverside Cemetery or locate the sites of numerous vanished rural schools like District No 19 School and District No 84 School.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Swanville
    1950 Map of Swanville
    1950 Swanville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota at mid-century reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and rural school districts across the Todd and Morrison county borders. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Spring Brook Cemetery, the Bruce Town Hall, and Lake Beauty School.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Belle Prairie
    1950 Map of Belle Prairie
    1950 Belle Prairie
    1950 Print · USGS
    Morrison and Crow Wing counties are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi and sprawling military grounds. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like St Mathias Church, Darling Switch, and Rail Prairie Town Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Little Falls
    1950 Map of Little Falls
    1950 Little Falls
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morrison County reveals a landscape of river-driven industry and rural township life along the Mississippi River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Stan Kostka Cemetery, School No 54, and Pike Creek Town Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Pierz
    1950 Map of Pierz
    1950 Pierz
    1950 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, this central Minnesota region was a bustling network of small farming townships and rail-connected villages. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like St Johns Church, Rosemarks Store, and numerous rural schoolhouses.
  16. 1950 Map of Cushing
    1950 Map of Cushing
    1950 Cushing
    1950 Print · USGS
    Morrison and Todd counties come alive in the postwar years, showing a landscape of small farming communities and a vast network of glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Randall Cemetery, Zion Church, and over twenty numbered country schools.
  19. 1951 Map of Flensburg
    1951 Map of Flensburg
    1951 Flensburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    Morrison County settlement in the post-war years centered on the village of Flensburg and its connection to the Northern Pacific railroad. Genealogists can trace family roots through several country schools and local landmarks like Immanuel Church and the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
  22. 1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Duluth, 1964 Print
    1953 Duluth
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin are shown here during a period of industrial maturity and expanding conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like McGrath and Wahkon, or locate heritage sites within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and iron ranges are detailed in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Crow Wing County Courthouse or trace the early paths of the Soo Line Railroad and the Cuyuna Range Iron Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.
  34. 1954 Map of Baxter, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Baxter, 1955 Print
    1954 Baxter
    1955 Print · USGS
    Baxter and the lake-country of central Minnesota are captured here in the mid-1950s as a burgeoning transportation and recreation hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Oak Land Cem, the Plumly Sch (Abandoned), and the rail-side community of Barrows.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Pillager, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Pillager, 1955 Print
    1954 Pillager
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the mid-1950s, highlighting the transition from rural school districts to larger state and military lands. Trace the legacy of Pillager and its Pillager Dam alongside Wildwood Cem and the Pillsbury State Forest.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.
  43. 1956 Map of Belle Prairie NW, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Belle Prairie NW, 1958 Print
    1956 Belle Prairie NW
    1958 Print · USGS
    The mid-Minnesota lake country and military grounds come into focus in the mid-fifties, just south of the Brainerd area. Researchers can trace rural landmarks and military infrastructure across the Camp Ripley Military Reservation, locating School No 47, the historic Fort Ripley, and the winding Mississippi River.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Fort Ripley, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Fort Ripley, 1958 Print
    1956 Fort Ripley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's riverfront and military landscapes are captured here in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace family history through several rural landmarks, including St Mathias Church, School No 16, and the Ft Ripley Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Randall, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Randall, 1958 Print
    1956 Randall
    1958 Print · USGS
    Settled along the Northern Pacific rail line during the mid-1950s, this area of Morrison County reflects a classic rural Minnesota layout. Researchers can trace the heritage of local school districts and parishes at St James Cemetery, School No 35, and the Old Darling Mission Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Belle Prairie, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Belle Prairie, 1958 Print
    1956 Belle Prairie
    1958 Print · USGS
    Morrison County saw significant military and rail activity during the mid-fifties, centered on the Mississippi River corridor. You can trace the perimeter of the Camp Ripley Military Reservation and locate old rural landmarks like School No 117 and the Camp Ripley Junction Station.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Brainerd
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1950s as a crossroads of rail, river, and forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads through hubs like Brainerd, Wadena, and Detroit Lakes.
  58. 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.
  61. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Brainerd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the late fifties is a landscape of dense lake chains, rail hubs, and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property alignments near the Mississippi River or locate family sites in Brainerd, Little Falls, and Detroit Lakes.
  70. 1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Map of Duluth
    1958 Duluth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Minnesota and the Wisconsin borderlands are shown in detail during the late 1950s, centered on the bustling rail yards and ports of Duluth. You can trace the historic routes of the Soo Line and Duluth Missabe & Iron Range through small towns like McGrath, Bruno, and Wrenshall.
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