1960s Maps of Murray County, Minnesota

1. 1967 Map of New Ulm

   

   1967 New Ulm

   1967 Print · USGS

   Southern 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.

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4. 1967 Map of Slayton SW, 1968 Print

   

   1967 Slayton SW

   1968 Print · USGS

   The rural prairie of Nobles County is captured in the late sixties, showing the vital rail corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific as it served Lismore. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Champepadan Creek and locate several early Gravel Pits and the local Gaging Station.

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7. 1967 Map of Balaton, 1968 Print

   

   1967 Balaton

   1968 Print · USGS

   Southwestern Minnesota prairie and glacial lakes define this landscape in the late sixties, where the railroad connects small rural hubs. Trace the historical footprints of Balaton and Garvin along the Chicago and North Western line near the shores of Lake Sarah.

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10. 1967 Map of Edgerton NE, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Edgerton NE

    1968 Print · USGS

    Southwestern Minnesota's prairie highlands come to life in the late sixties as agricultural townships and rail lines define the rural landscape. Researchers can locate the Woodstock Cemetery, trace the Milwaukee Road tracks, and find early landmarks like Diamond Corner.

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13. 1967 Map of Ruthton, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Ruthton

    1968 Print · USGS

    The rail-and-river landscape of the Minnesota prairie comes into focus in the mid-1960s, centered on the settlements of Ruthton and Florence. Researchers can trace old family burial sites at Opdal Cem and Peace Cem or follow the path of the Great Northern railroad.

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16. 1967 Map of Slayton, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Slayton

    1968 Print · USGS

    Murray County at the height of the 1960s shows a landscape defined by the intersection of the Chicago and North Western and the Milwaukee Road. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Columba Cem, West Sch, and the village of Hadley.

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19. 1967 Map of Balaton SW, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Balaton SW

    1968 Print · USGS

    Murray County prairie lands are shown here in the late sixties, highlighting a landscape of managed wildlife areas and intensive drainage systems. Genealogists and local historians can locate Ellsborough Ch, the C & N W rail line, and the expansive Great Oasis Lakebed.

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22. 1967 Map of Walnut Grove, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Walnut Grove

    1968 Print · USGS

    Walnut Grove and the surrounding prairie townships are documented here in the late sixties as the local rail and agricultural systems remained central to the community. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks such as St Olaf Ch, Calvary Cem, and the path of the famed Plum Creek.

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25. 1967 Map of Tracy East, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Tracy East

    1968 Print · USGS

    Murray and Redwood Counties are shown in detail during the late sixties as agricultural development shaped the Minnesota prairie. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Tracy Cemetery, follow the Plum Creek drainage, and find rural hubs such as Holly Ch.

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28. 1967 Map of Kenneth, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Kenneth

    1968 Print · USGS

    Across the prairie townships of southwest Minnesota in the 1960s, this survey shows the rail-and-road network connecting Kenneth and Leota. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and locate the Leota Cem.

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31. 1967 Map of Wilmont, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Wilmont

    1968 Print · USGS

    The agricultural heart of Nobles County is captured here in the late sixties as the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad still serves Wilmont. Researchers can trace old property lines across Bloom and Larkin townships or locate the St Kilian settlement and Wilmont Cem.

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34. 1967 Map of Woodstock, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Woodstock

    1968 Print · USGS

    Pipestone County's agricultural and conservation lands are captured here in the late sixties, centered on the village of Woodstock. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate rural landmarks like School No 126 and the local Townhall.

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37. 1967 Map of Hadley, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Hadley

    1968 Print · USGS

    Murray County prairie life in the late sixties is centered on the rail village of Hadley and the surrounding townships. Researchers can trace family roots at Highland Home Cem, locate the local Townhall, or follow the old Chicago and North Western rail line.

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40. 1967 Map of Current Lake, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Current Lake

    1968 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Lyon and Murray Counties are shown here during the late 1960s, centered on the diverse wetlands of the western prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these farming townships through sites like Stillerud Ch, the C & N W rail line in Balaton, and several named lakebeds.

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43. 1967 Map of Tracy West, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Tracy West

    1968 Print · USGS

    Southwestern Minnesota's prairie and lake country is captured here in the late sixties as the city of Tracy thrives along the railroad. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Holland Cem, the Rialson Cem, and various shoreline features around Lake Sarah.

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46. 1967 Map of Dovray, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Dovray

    1969 Print · USGS

    Murray County prairie life in the late sixties centers on the rail siding at Dovray and the winding Des Moines River. Trace family history and rural infrastructure through School No 1204, Willow Lake Ch, and the Old German Cem.

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49. 1967 Map of Currie, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Currie

    1969 Print · USGS

    The headwaters of the Des Moines River and the bustling shores of Lake Shetek are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Currie, locate Bethany Cem, and explore the development of Lake Shetek State Park.

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52. 1967 Map of Westbrook, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Westbrook

    1969 Print · USGS

    Westbrook and the surrounding Cottonwood County prairie are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line and the Des Moines River. Local historians can trace the town's original footprint including the Cemetery, the municipal Park, and the nearby Landing Strip.

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55. 1967 Map of Chandler, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Chandler

    1969 Print · USGS

    Murray County's agricultural heartland is documented here during the late sixties, showing the rail-centric growth of Lake Wilson and Chandler. Researchers can trace old property lines, find secluded burial sites like Hillside Cem, and follow the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.

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