Old Maps of Slayton, Minnesota

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  1. 1953 Map of New Ulm, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of New Ulm, 1968 Print
    1953 New Ulm
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota in the mid-1950s is defined by its deep river valleys and the expanding reach of the Great Northern and Chicago and North Western railroads. Researchers can trace rural lineages through landmarks like the Milford State Monument, St. John's Ch, and the Upper Sioux Indian Res.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of New Ulm
    1957 Map of New Ulm
    1957 New Ulm
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of river-valley commerce and prairie agriculture defined by its historic mission sites and rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of New Ulm and Montevideo, or locate specific landmarks like the Milford State Monument and Minnesota Falls.

  4. 1958 Map of New Ulm
    1958 Map of New Ulm
    1958 New Ulm
    1958 Print · USGS
    South-central Minnesota’s river valleys and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-fifties, during the height of the region's rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of the Upper Sioux Indian Mission or locate early rail stops along the Chicago and North Western Ry in towns like Redwood Falls and Glencoe.

  5. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie.

  6. 1967 Map of New Ulm
    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.

  7. 1967 Map of Slayton, 1968 Print
    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.

  8. 1967 Map of Hadley, 1968 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Currie, 1969 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1970 Map of Avoca, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Avoca, 1972 Print
    1970 Avoca
    1972 Print · USGS
    Murray County prairie life in the early seventies centers on the rail hubs and glacial lakes of the Buffalo Ridge region. Genealogists can locate specific family plots at St Rose Cem, Faith Swedish Cem, and Restland Memory Gardens near Slayton.

  11. 1985 Map of Worthington
    1985 Map of Worthington
    1985 Worthington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-water mark of the region's agricultural and rail-line infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western through prairie towns like Adrian, Wilmont, and Lakefield.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Tracy
    1986 Map of Tracy
    1986 Tracy
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Minnesota's prairie rail towns and conservation lands are captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Walnut Grove or explore the many lakebeds and wildlife areas like Lake Sarah and Lake Shetek State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2010 Map of Slayton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Slayton, 2010 Print
    2010 Slayton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Murray County at the turn of the decade shows the enduring agricultural character of the Minnesota prairie around the regional hub of Slayton. Researchers can trace local heritage at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery and Saint Columba Cemetery near Iona.

  14. 2010 Map of Avoca, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Avoca, 2010 Print
    2010 Avoca
    2010 Print · USGS
    Murray County at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of enduring prairie settlements and carefully managed waterways. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural burial sites including Faith Swedish Cemetery, Saint Annes Cemetery, and the Avoca Post Office.

  15. 2010 Map of Hadley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hadley, 2010 Print
    2010 Hadley
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Murray County prairie is captured here during its modern agricultural era, showing how the land was reclaimed for farming. Genealogists can locate family sites near Hadley, Lowville, and Modum Cemetery, or trace the old shorelines of Rush Lakebed.

  16. 2010 Map of Currie, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Currie, 2010 Print
    2010 Currie
    2010 Print · USGS
    The upper reaches of the Des Moines River valley in the early twenty-first century show a landscape of deep-rooted settlements and prairie lakes. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Currie Pioneer Cemetery and the various points along Lake Shetek.

  17. 2013 Map of Hadley, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hadley, 2013 Print
    2013 Hadley
    2013 Print · USGS
    Murray County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as the prairie landscape meets the rise of the Coteau. Researchers can locate family sites near Highland Home Cem, the small community of Hadley, and the seasonal Great Oasis Lakebed.

  18. 2013 Map of Avoca, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Avoca, 2013 Print
    2013 Avoca
    2013 Print · USGS
    Murray County prairie life is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the lakes and small communities of the coteau. Researchers can locate specific family burial grounds like Faith Swedish Cem or trace the settlement footprints of Avoca and Wirock.

  19. 2013 Map of Slayton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Slayton, 2013 Print
    2013 Slayton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Murray County prairie life is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the hub of Slayton. Genealogists can trace local roots at Zion Lutheran Church Cem and Saint Columba Cem near the village of Iona.

  20. 2013 Map of Currie, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Currie, 2013 Print
    2013 Currie
    2013 Print · USGS
    The glacier-carved landscape of Murray County comes alive in this study of the Coteau des Prairies during the early 2010s. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots at Currie Pioneer Cem or explore the recreational shorelines of Shetek Lake and the Des Moines River.

  21. 2016 Map of Slayton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Slayton, 2016 Print
    2016 Slayton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Murray County at the mid-2010s reveals a landscape of high prairie settlements and family-named farm roads. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the vicinity of Slayton, Hadley, and Iona, alongside rural landmarks like Saint Columba Cem and Summit Lake.

  22. 2016 Map of Avoca, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Avoca, 2016 Print
    2016 Avoca
    2016 Print · USGS
    Murray County’s prairie uplands are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the agricultural character of the region near the towns of Slayton and Avoca. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including Saint Rose Cem and the Badger Lake Presbyterian Cem near the shores of N Badger Lake.

  23. 2016 Map of Hadley, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hadley, 2016 Print
    2016 Hadley
    2016 Print · USGS
    Murray County prairie lands are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by agricultural drainage and the Coteau des Prairies. You can trace local roots at Highland Home Cem or survey the sprawling footprints of Great Oasis Lakebed and Rush Lakebed.

  24. 2016 Map of Currie, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Currie, 2016 Print
    2016 Currie
    2016 Print · USGS
    Murray County's glacial landscape is on full display in this recent study of the Lake Shetek headwaters. Researchers can trace the layout of Currie and locate family burial sites at Currie Pioneer Cem and Bethany Cem.

  25. 2019 Map of Currie, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Currie, 2019 Print
    2019 Currie
    2019 Print · USGS
    Murray County's high prairie lakes and the headwaters of the Des Moines River are shown in detail during the late 2010s. Genealogists and historians can locate the Currie Pioneer Cem and trace early settlements like Currie and Slayton.

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