Old Maps of Lyle, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Lyle. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Lyle, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1972 Map of St. Ansgar, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of St. Ansgar, 1974 Print
    1972 St. Ansgar
    1974 Print · USGS
    Mitchell County and the Minnesota border come into focus in the 1970s as the rail-and-river economy centers on the Cedar River. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Rustad Cem, Ogden Cem, and the small settlement of Toeterville.

  6. 1982 Map of Lyle, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Lyle, 1983 Print
    1982 Lyle
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's agricultural landscape is documented here in the early 1980s, centered on the railroad town of Lyle. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sixmile Grove Ch, the Rose Creek Cem, and small rural stops like Baldner.

  7. 1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Charles City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Iowa and the Minnesota borderlands are mapped here in the mid-1980s as a thriving network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Trace local history through the Reilly Settlement, Stacyville Junction, and aviation sites like Ellen Church Field.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota in the mid-1980s reveals a land of river valleys and agricultural hubs along the Iowa border. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional transport through the Chicago and North Western line and landmarks like Niagara Cave or the Rochester Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2010 Print
    2010 Saint Ansgar
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyle, including Saint Ansgar, Toeterville, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of Lyle, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lyle, 2010 Print
    2010 Lyle
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyle, including Varco, Ransom Trailer Court, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2013 Print
    2013 Saint Ansgar
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyle, including Saint Ansgar, Toeterville, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Lyle, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lyle, 2013 Print
    2013 Lyle
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyle, including Varco, Ransom Trailer Court, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2015 Print
    2015 Saint Ansgar
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyle, including Saint Ansgar, Toeterville, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Lyle, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lyle, 2016 Print
    2016 Lyle
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyle, including Varco, Ransom Trailer Court, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2018 Print
    2018 Saint Ansgar
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyle, including Saint Ansgar, Toeterville, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Lyle, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lyle, 2019 Print
    2019 Lyle
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyle, including Varco, Ransom Trailer Court, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Lyle, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lyle, 2022 Print
    2022 Lyle
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mower County farmland near the Iowa border is captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the settlement of Lyle. Researchers can trace the rural landscape through Rose Creek Cem, the small hamlet of Varco, and the winding banks of the Cedar River.

  18. 2022 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Saint Ansgar, 2022 Print
    2022 Saint Ansgar
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mitchell County, Iowa, and the Minnesota borderlands are mapped here in the early twenty-first century as the agricultural and river-linked communities continue to thrive. Genealogists can trace family plots across several sites, including Mona Cem, Saint Peter Cem, and the streets of St. Ansgar.

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