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Old Maps of Motley, Minnesota

Explore 11 old maps of Motley, spanning from 1953 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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Motley, MN maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1963 Map of Motley, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Motley, 1964 Print
    1963 Motley
    1964 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Crow Wing and Long Prairie Rivers defines this pocket of central Minnesota in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Motley and Philbrook, along with sites like School No 1212 and St James Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Brainerd
    1965 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota in the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of sprawling lake systems and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of timber towns along the Northern Pacific RR and explore early borders of the White Earth Indian Reservation or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.
  16. 1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Brainerd
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and river junctions are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through Staples or locate family sites near Brainerd State Hospital and Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 2010 Map of Motley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Motley, 2010 Print
    2010 Motley
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Motley, including Philbrook, Staples, and other nearby areas
  22. 2013 Map of Motley, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Motley, 2013 Print
    2013 Motley
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Motley, including Philbrook, Staples, and other nearby areas
  25. 2016 Map of Motley, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Motley, 2016 Print
    2016 Motley
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Motley, including Philbrook, Staples, and other nearby areas
  28. 2019 Map of Motley, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Motley, 2019 Print
    2019 Motley
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Motley, including Philbrook, Staples, and other nearby areas
  31. 2022 Map of Motley, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Motley, 2022 Print
    2022 Motley
    2022 Print · USGS
    Motley and the surrounding lake country appear in this recent survey at the convergence of three Minnesota counties. Researchers can trace local history through the sites of Saint James Cemetery, the settlement of Philbrook, and the waters of Shamineau Lake.
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