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1960s Maps of Nobles County, Minnesota

Explore 15 historic maps of Nobles County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Nobles County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Nobles County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Nobles County, MN maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Brewster, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Brewster, 1961 Print
    1960 Brewster
    1961 Print · USGS
    The town of Brewster and its surrounding townships are shown here during the early 1960s as a thriving agricultural and rail corridor. Genealogists can locate Trinity Cem and Hersey Cem, or trace the path of the Chicago and North Western line.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Reading, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Reading, 1961 Print
    1960 Reading
    1961 Print · USGS
    Nobles County farming communities and rail lines are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family sites near Reading and locate landmarks like Summit Lake Cem or the Brethren Ch along the prairie roads.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Bigelow, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Bigelow, 1961 Print
    1960 Bigelow
    1961 Print · USGS
    Nobles County's southern border at the turn of the 1960s reveals a landscape of prairie farms and vital rail links. Genealogists can locate Ransom Cem and the settlement of Org near the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of Worthington North, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Worthington North, 1962 Print
    1960 Worthington North
    1962 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Worthington come into focus in the early sixties, showing the town's expansion toward the municipal airport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Townhall, Christian Sch, and the County Fairground.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Worthington South, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Worthington South, 1962 Print
    1960 Worthington South
    1962 Print · USGS
    Worthington and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here at the start of the sixties, where rail lines and lakefront parks met rural farmsteads. Researchers can trace the legacy of local congregations and commerce at Indian Lake Ch, St Marys Cem, and the old Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Round Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Round Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Round Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Near the Minnesota and Iowa border in the early sixties, this prairie landscape shows a mix of rail-side commerce and engineered wetlands. Trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through the village of Round Lake or locate rural landmarks like Grace Ch and Townhall.
  19. 1967 Map of Slayton SW, 1968 Print
    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.
  22. 1967 Map of Magnolia, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Magnolia, 1968 Print
    1967 Magnolia
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Minnesota's prairie borderlands are captured in the late sixties as the modern interstate era arrived. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlements via Kenneth, School No 60, and the older Chicago and North Western rail line.
  25. 1967 Map of Rushmore, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Rushmore, 1968 Print
    1967 Rushmore
    1968 Print · USGS
    Nobles County is shown in the late sixties as a thriving agricultural and rail corridor along the Minnesota-Iowa border. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural centers like Sunset Rest Cem, Emmanuel Ch, and the Townhall near the Rock River.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1967 Map of Kenneth, 1968 Print
    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.
  31. 1967 Map of Wilmont, 1968 Print
    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.
  34. 1967 Map of Adrian SW, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Adrian SW, 1968 Print
    1967 Adrian SW
    1968 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands between Minnesota and Iowa are captured here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape of high-prairie agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and family farmsteads near Kanaranzi Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1967 Map of Adrian NE, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Adrian NE, 1969 Print
    1967 Adrian NE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Nobles County's agricultural heartland is documented here during the late 1960s, showing the intersection of four key townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace property lines between Larkin and Dewald along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.
  40. 1967 Map of Adrian, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Adrian, 1969 Print
    1967 Adrian
    1969 Print · USGS
    Nobles County's agricultural and rail heartland is captured here in the late 1960s as a vital crossroads. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines of the Chicago and North Western and locate family plots at St Adrian Cem and Lismore Cem.
  43. 1967 Map of Ellsworth, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Ellsworth, 1969 Print
    1967 Ellsworth
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa borderlands near Ellsworth and Kanaranzi are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by rail and agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line and family burial sites like Ashwood and St Marys Cem.
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