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1950s Maps of Mower County, Minnesota

Explore 7 historic maps of Mower 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 Mower County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Mower County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Mower County, MN maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Hayward, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hayward, 1956 Print
    1954 Hayward
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern Freeborn County and the Iowa borderlands thrive in the mid-1950s as a landscape of railroads and rural parishes. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Trondhjem Ch, Danish Cem, and dozens of district schools like Benesh Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Austin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Austin, 1956 Print
    1954 Austin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Post-war Mower County thrives as a rail and agricultural center during the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate numerous country schools and churches, from School No 101 to Hoffanda Ch, and trace the rail lines serving Austin and Rose Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Stewartville, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Stewartville, 1956 Print
    1955 Stewartville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's farming country and river valleys are shown in the mid-fifties as rural life revolved around local rail depots and school districts. Researchers can find numerous country schools like Little Red Sch and St Bridget Sch, plus family-named cemeteries such as Holy Redeemer Cem and Jerusalem Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of High Forest, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of High Forest, 1957 Print
    1955 High Forest
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rural township structure before modern highway expansion. Researchers can trace the legacy of early Norwegian and German settlers through sites like East St Olaf Ch, Shanty Town, and Folkestad Sch.
  16. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River.
  19. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin.
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