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1970s Maps of Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Explore 31 historic maps of Otter Tail 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.

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Otter Tail County, MN maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Lake Olaf, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Lake Olaf, 1975 Print
    1973 Lake Olaf
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County’s glaciated landscape is shown here in the early seventies, featuring the small community of Norwegian Grove. Genealogists can trace family names through the North Immanuel Cem and Ringsaker Cem, or locate landmarks like Lake Olaf and the South Immanuel Ch.
  4. 1973 Map of Pelican Rapids, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Pelican Rapids, 1975 Print
    1973 Pelican Rapids
    1975 Print · USGS
    Pelican Rapids and the surrounding Otter Tail County lake country are captured here in the early seventies as a hub of water and rail. Local researchers can trace family sites at Bethel Cem or Central Ch, and follow the path of the Burlington Northern railroad.
  7. 1973 Map of Star Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Star Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Star Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County's lake country is remarkably detailed in this mid-seventies survey of the Star Lake area. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like McCollum Lake or locate rural burial sites such as St Johns Cem and Weimann Community Cem.
  10. 1973 Map of Ottertail, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Ottertail, 1975 Print
    1973 Ottertail
    1975 Print · USGS
    The lakeside community of Ottertail is shown at a time when the Soo Line railroad and local water recreation defined the area's rhythm. Genealogists and historians can locate several rural landmarks including Otter Tail Cem, Zion Cem, and the St John Sch.
  13. 1973 Map of Cormorant, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cormorant, 1975 Print
    1973 Cormorant
    1975 Print · USGS
    Western Minnesota’s lake country is captured in the early seventies as the seasonal and permanent communities of Becker and Otter Tail Counties continued to develop. Researchers can trace local history at Cormorant Cem, Dunvilla, and the winding Pelican River.
  16. 1973 Map of Battle Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Battle Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Battle Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    The lake country of Otter Tail County is captured here in the early 1970s, showing the developed shorelines and rural townships of the region. Genealogists and local historians can locate Lakewood Cemetery, the Battle Lake townsite, and the Burlington Northern rail line.
  19. 1973 Map of Vining, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Vining, 1975 Print
    1973 Vining
    1975 Print · USGS
    The lake country of central Minnesota is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing the rural landscape near Vining. Local historians can trace the Burlington Northern rail line or locate family-named landmarks like Bredeson Lake and Girard Cem.
  22. 1973 Map of Wall Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Wall Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Wall Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County's glacial lake country is captured here in the early 1970s as a landscape of rural townships and water-based industry. Local historians can trace family roots through the Swedish Ch Cem, Vang Cem, and the village of Underwood.
  25. 1973 Map of Little Pine Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Little Pine Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Little Pine Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County's lake country is captured in the early 1970s, showing the intricate waterways between Little Pine Lake and Big Pine Lake. Genealogists and historians can locate old burial grounds like Bauck Cem and trace the original BN rail corridor near Perham.
  28. 1973 Map of Rollag, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Rollag, 1975 Print
    1973 Rollag
    1975 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Clay and Otter Tail counties are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of prairie potholes and small rural crossroads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Grong Ch, Aspelund Cem, and the Woodland Sch No 3 near Rollag.
  31. 1973 Map of Dalton, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Dalton, 1975 Print
    1973 Dalton
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County's lake-rich landscape is captured here in the early 1970s, centered on the rail-side community of Dalton. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of this farming region through the Sarpsborg Cem, Tenmile Lake Ch, and the winding Pomme de Terre River.
  34. 1973 Map of Lake Lida, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Lake Lida, 1975 Print
    1973 Lake Lida
    1975 Print · USGS
    The lake-country of central Minnesota comes alive in the early seventies, showcasing a complex glacial landscape centered on Lake Lida. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layout of Maplewood State Park and locate rural landmarks like Maplewood Ch or the West Spirit Lake shoreline.
  37. 1973 Map of Phelps, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Phelps, 1975 Print
    1973 Phelps
    1975 Print · USGS
    The lake country of Otter Tail County is meticulously detailed during the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and small rural communities. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Maine Ch and Star Lake Chapel, or trace the winding course of the Otter Tail River.
  40. 1973 Map of Stalker Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Stalker Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Stalker Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County’s lake-studded landscape is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the rural character of Tordenskjold and Eagle Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and community centers like St Olaf Cem, Tordenskjold Ch, and the central Townhall.
  43. 1973 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 1975 Print
    1973 Dayton Hollow Dam
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County in the early seventies reveals a landscape transition between agricultural townships and extensive conservation lands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Ness and Squier, or locate old burials at Aastad Ch Cem.
  46. 1973 Map of Lake Franklin, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Lake Franklin, 1975 Print
    1973 Lake Franklin
    1975 Print · USGS
    In the lake-country of the early seventies, this survey traces the township lines of Dunn and Candor through a terrain of complex waterways. Genealogists and local historians can find family landmarks like Bucks Mill, Lake Eunice Cemetery, and Augustana Church.
  49. 1973 Map of Ashby, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Ashby, 1975 Print
    1973 Ashby
    1975 Print · USGS
    The lake-strewn country of West Central Minnesota is captured here in the early 1970s, focused on the town of Ashby. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line and locate local landmarks like the Pelican Lake Cem and Erdahl Cem.
  52. 1973 Map of Dent, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Dent, 1975 Print
    1973 Dent
    1975 Print · USGS
    The village of Dent and the surrounding lakes are captured in the early 1970s as seasonal recreation and conservation efforts shaped the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Pleasant Hill Cem or follow the Soo Line rail corridor past Richville.
  55. 1973 Map of Heilberger Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Heilberger Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Heilberger Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County’s lake-strewn landscape is captured here in the early seventies, featuring the established grounds of Maplewood State Park. Genealogists and historians can locate the small settlement at Edwards, rural churches like St Paul Ch, and the winding course of the Otter Tail River.
  58. 1973 Map of Fourmile Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Fourmile Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Fourmile Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Grant County in the early seventies was a mosaic of glacial basins and quiet farmsteads west of the Pelican Lake area. Family historians can trace local roots through landmarks like Hjerdal Cem and the Townhall, or follow the winding Pomme de Terre River.
  61. 1973 Map of Fergus Falls, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Fergus Falls, 1975 Print
    1973 Fergus Falls
    1975 Print · USGS
    Fergus Falls in the early 1970s is a hub of industry and education along the Otter Tail River. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Fergus Falls State Hospital or locate burials at Oak Grove Cem and First Cem.
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  64. 1973 Map of Stony Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Stony Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Stony Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Grant County wetlands and prairies are captured here in the early seventies, spanning the border with Otter Tail County. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Lawrence Ch, Hereford Cem, and the path of the Soo Line railroad.
  67. 1973 Map of Elizabeth, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Elizabeth, 1975 Print
    1973 Elizabeth
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County in the early seventies is a landscape of glacial lakes and prairie conservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Friborg Ch, Zion Elizabeth Cem, and the village of Elizabeth along the Pelican River.
  70. 1973 Map of Orwell Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Orwell Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Orwell Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County was a center for conservation and water management in the mid-seventies. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Western Townhall and trace the impact of the Orwell Dam on the surrounding Orwell State Wildlife Management Area.
  73. 1973 Map of Walker Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Walker Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Walker Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County's lake-rich landscape is captured here in the early seventies, showing a period of dedicated conservation and quiet lakeside living. Trace family history or local sites at Amor, Oakwood Cem, and the Amor State Wildlife Management Area.
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