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1970s Maps of Olmsted County, Minnesota

Explore 18 historic maps of Olmsted County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Olmsted County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Olmsted County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Olmsted County, MN maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Zumbro Lake, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Zumbro Lake, 1975 Print
    1972 Zumbro Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Zumbro River valley in the early seventies shows a transition between wooded state forest land and the steady agricultural grids of Olmsted County. Researchers can trace riverside developments at Cedar Beach, find the Woodville Chapel, or locate rural burials at Farm Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1972 Map of Plainview SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Plainview SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Plainview SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota in the early seventies reveals a landscape of deep river valleys and high agricultural plateaus. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like St Pauls Ch, Little Valley Cem, and the wooded stretches of Carley State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1972 Map of Rochester, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Rochester, 1975 Print
    1972 Rochester
    1975 Print · USGS
    Rochester and its surrounding townships are shown here during a period of significant institutional and suburban growth in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can map the city's evolution through landmarks like the Mayo Clinic, Oakwood Cemetery, and the Chicago and North Western rail lines.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Chester, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Chester, 1975 Print
    1972 Chester
    1975 Print · USGS
    Olmsted County’s rural townships are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by small rail stops and upland forests. Researchers can locate the Haverhill Sch, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line, or find family plots at Haverhill Cem and Oak Hill Cem.
  13. 1972 Map of Millville, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Millville, 1975 Print
    1972 Millville
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Zumbro River valley and its surrounding plateaus appear here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of river towns and high-ground farming. Genealogists and local historians can trace small communities like Millville and Bremen, or locate rural landmarks such as Oakwood Ch and Pleasant Prairie Cem.
  16. 1972 Map of Elba, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Elba, 1975 Print
    1972 Elba
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota's bluff country is captured here in the 1970s, where the Whitewater River forks converge near the town of Elba. Researchers can locate rural landmarks such as St Aloysius Cem, the Lookout Tower, and the remote crossroads of Kingsley Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1974 Map of Rock Dell, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Rock Dell, 1976 Print
    1974 Rock Dell
    1976 Print · USGS
    Dodge and Olmsted Counties come into focus during the mid-1970s as agricultural patterns and small rural settlements define the landscape. Researchers can trace local history through sites like East St Olaf Ch, the South Zumbro Ch, and the hamlet of Shanty Town.
  22. 1974 Map of High Forest, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of High Forest, 1976 Print
    1974 High Forest
    1976 Print · USGS
    High Forest and the surrounding townships of Olmsted and Mower counties are shown here during the mid-seventies. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Pleasant Valley Ch and St Johns Cem, while tracing the course of the North Branch Root River.
  25. 1974 Map of Salem Corners, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Salem Corners, 1976 Print
    1974 Salem Corners
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western Olmsted County appears here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of river valleys and growing municipal infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate Riverside Cem, the Bamber Valley Sch, and the Rochester Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1974 Map of Pilot Mound, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Pilot Mound, 1976 Print
    1974 Pilot Mound
    1976 Print · USGS
    Fillmore County's winding river valleys and bluff-top farms are frozen in time during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Root Prairie Ch and the curious settlement of Bucksnort or locate family plots in the Pilot Mound Cem.
  31. 1974 Map of Marion, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Marion, 1976 Print
    1974 Marion
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the rural reaches of Olmsted County centered on the community of Marion and the developing transit corridors of southeastern Minnesota. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Oak Grove Cem, the small settlement of Predmore, and the path of the North Branch Root River.
  34. 1974 Map of St Charles, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of St Charles, 1976 Print
    1974 St Charles
    1976 Print · USGS
    The city of St Charles and the surrounding townships are captured in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad. Researchers can locate several historic burial grounds, such as Hillside Cem and Sinclair Cem, or trace the winding banks of the South Fork Whitewater River.
  37. 1974 Map of Chatfield, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Chatfield, 1976 Print
    1974 Chatfield
    1976 Print · USGS
    The town of Chatfield and its surrounding river valleys are captured here in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace local lineage through St Paul Cem and Loughrey Cem or locate specific landmarks like the Kohlmeyer Landing Strip and Chosen Valley Golf Course.
  40. 1974 Map of Stewartville, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Stewartville, 1976 Print
    1974 Stewartville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Stewartville and the surrounding townships are documented in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of heavy industry and small-town life. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western corridor and locate St Bernard Cem or Sumner Center Ch.
  43. 1974 Map of Simpson, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Simpson, 1976 Print
    1974 Simpson
    1976 Print · USGS
    Olmsted County reveals a mix of mid-century suburban expansion and deep-rooted rural life during the 1970s. Trace the development of Rochester alongside historic local landmarks like St Bridget Ch and the Fugles Mill Historical Site.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1974 Map of Washington, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Washington, 1976 Print
    1974 Washington
    1976 Print · USGS
    Fillmore County, Minnesota, is captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of agricultural life and managed woodlands. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks through the Sodom Cem, the settlement of Fillmore, and the banks of the Middle Branch Root River.
  49. 1974 Map of Eyota, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Eyota, 1976 Print
    1974 Eyota
    1976 Print · USGS
    Olmsted County’s eastern townships are shown during the mid-1970s, as small-town commerce centered on the rail corridor. Researchers can trace family plots at Evergreen Cem, explore the deep valleys of the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest, and locate the settlement at Dover.
  52. 1974 Map of High Forest SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of High Forest SW, 1976 Print
    1974 High Forest SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Mower County and the surrounding townships are captured in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by the winding Root River. Researchers can trace rural community life through landmarks like Evanger Ch, Zion Ch, and the local Townhall.
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