1900s (20th Century) Maps of Compton Township, Minnesota

1. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print

   

   1953 Brainerd

   1966 Print · USGS

   Central Minnesota's lake country and iron ranges are detailed in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Crow Wing County Courthouse or trace the early paths of the Soo Line Railroad and the Cuyuna Range Iron Mines.

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4. 1957 Map of Brainerd

   

   1957 Brainerd

   1957 Print · USGS

   North-central Minnesota's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1950s as a crossroads of rail, river, and forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads through hubs like Brainerd, Wadena, and Detroit Lakes.

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7. 1958 Map of Brainerd

   

   1958 Brainerd

   1958 Print · USGS

   Central Minnesota in the late fifties is a landscape of dense lake chains, rail hubs, and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property alignments near the Mississippi River or locate family sites in Brainerd, Little Falls, and Detroit Lakes.

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10. 1965 Map of Brainerd

    

    1965 Brainerd

    1965 Print · USGS

    North-central Minnesota in the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of sprawling lake systems and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of timber towns along the Northern Pacific RR and explore early borders of the White Earth Indian Reservation or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

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13. 1969 Map of Henning SE, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Henning SE

    1971 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Otter Tail County in the late sixties is a landscape of glacial wetlands, wildlife management areas, and intersecting rail lines. Researchers can trace old family plots at Inman Cem or Trinity Cem and locate landmarks like the Northern Pacific railroad and Wing River Lake.

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16. 1969 Map of Wrightstown, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Wrightstown

    1971 Print · USGS

    Wrightstown and the surrounding prairies of Otter Tail County are captured here in the late sixties during a period of steady rural life. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Union Corner Church, and the winding course of South Bluff Creek.

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19. 1969 Map of Wadena, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Wadena

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Leaf River valley and the growing hub of Wadena are captured here in the late sixties as the region transitioned through the mid-century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through sites like the Alliance Ch, Compton Cem, and the Burlington Northern rail corridor.

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22. 1969 Map of Deer Creek, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Deer Creek

    1971 Print · USGS

    Deer Creek and its surrounding townships are captured in the late sixties as the village functioned as a quiet rail and agricultural center. Researchers can trace family sites at Oak Hill Cem or Fairview Cem and follow the path of the Burlington Northern line.

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25. 1986 Map of Battle Lake

    

    1986 Battle Lake

    1986 Print · USGS

    Minnesota's lake-rich glacial heartland is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by water and rail. Genealogists and collectors can trace the rural sections around Battle Lake and Parkers Prairie or locate family sites near Otter Tail Lake and Clitherall.

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