Old Maps of Fergus Falls, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Fergus Falls, MN maps

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  1. 1910 Map of Wendell, 1965 Print
    1910 Map of Wendell, 1965 Print
    1910 Wendell
    1965 Print · USGS
    Grant and Otter Tail counties are shown here in the early twentieth century as a burgeoning network of rail lines and lakeside settlements. Genealogists can locate over twenty numbered schoolhouses and early stations along the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie line near Wendell and Hereford.

  2. 1913 Map of Fergus Falls
    1913 Map of Fergus Falls
    1913 Fergus Falls
    1913 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County is shown here in the early twentieth century, as rural townships were densely populated with family farms and dozens of small schoolhouses. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific RR route through Carlisle and Elizabeth or locate the sprawling State Insane Asylum near Fergus Falls.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1913 Map of Wendell
    1913 Map of Wendell
    1913 Wendell
    1913 Print · USGS
    Grant and Otter Tail counties appear here just before the Great War, showing a landscape defined by prairie rail expansion and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate specific farmstead locations near School No 119, Dayton Dam, or the village of Wendell.

  4. 1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Fargo, 1965 Print
    1953 Fargo
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley in the mid-fifties was a bustling rail and agricultural corridor during a period of steady prairie growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Great Northern and Soo Line connecting local hubs like Casselton and Wahpeton.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Fargo
    1956 Map of Fargo
    1956 Fargo
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-road network expanded across the plains. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small railroad towns and local landmarks like Casselton, Sheyenne Valley Church, and Sisseton Indian Res.

  6. 1966 Map of Carlisle, 1975 Print
    1966 Map of Carlisle, 1975 Print
    1966 Carlisle
    1975 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County in the early 1970s shows a landscape where prairie agriculture and waterfowl conservation meet. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Carlisle settlement, the Burlington Northern line, and the Otter Tail River.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Wahpeton, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Wahpeton, 1986 Print
    1985 Wahpeton
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley and Minnesota lake country meet in the mid-eighties at the border towns of Wahpeton and Breckenridge. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Burlington Northern through settlements like Abercrombie and Hankinson, or locate legacy sites like Fort Abercrombie State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1989 Map of Fargo, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Fargo, 1990 Print
    1989 Fargo
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley at the end of the eighties shows a landscape of flourishing university towns and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace family roots through Riverside Cem, find early campus layouts for North Dakota State University, or follow the Soo Line Railroad through West Fargo.

  11. 2010 Map of Fergus Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fergus Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Fergus Falls
    2010 Print · USGS
    Fergus Falls and its surrounding lake country are shown at the start of the decade, revealing a landscape deeply tied to the Otter Tail River. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Kongsberg Cemetery and the State Hospital for the Insane Cemetery.

  12. 2010 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2010 Print
    2010 Dayton Hollow Dam
    2010 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County is captured here at the start of the 2010s, showing a landscape of glacial lakes and prairie farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery or locate the site of Dayton Hollow Dam and Parkdale.

  13. 2010 Map of Carlisle, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Carlisle, 2010 Print
    2010 Carlisle
    2010 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County at the turn of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape where the Pelican River meets the Otter Tail River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Carlisle, the Dayton Hollow Reservoir, and the Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field.

  14. 2013 Map of Carlisle, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Carlisle, 2013 Print
    2013 Carlisle
    2013 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County's glacial landscape is captured in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural settlements of Carlisle and French. Researchers can trace the winding Pelican River and locate landmarks like the Fergus Falls Municipal Airport-Einar Mickelson Field.

  15. 2013 Map of Fergus Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fergus Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Fergus Falls
    2013 Print · USGS
    Fergus Falls at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape where water and community history intersect along the Otter Tail River. Genealogists can trace numerous local burial sites like First United Cem and the State Hospital for the Insane Cem.

  16. 2013 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Dayton Hollow Dam
    2013 Print · USGS
    Fergus Falls and the lake-filled plains of Otter Tail County appear here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family landmarks at Aastad Cem or trace the river path from Dayton Hollow Dam toward Squier.

  17. 2016 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2016 Print
    2016 Dayton Hollow Dam
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Otter Tail County countryside southwest of Fergus Falls is shown here in the mid-2010s, defined by a labyrinth of glacial lakes and river systems. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Parkdale, Aastad Cem, and the Dayton Hollow Dam.

  18. 2016 Map of Fergus Falls, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Fergus Falls, 2016 Print
    2016 Fergus Falls
    2016 Print · USGS
    The city of Fergus Falls and its riverfront heritage are captured here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace institutional history at the State Hospital for the Insane Cem or locate local family roots at Oak Grove Cem and Bethlehem Cem.

  19. 2016 Map of Carlisle, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Carlisle, 2016 Print
    2016 Carlisle
    2016 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County’s glacial landscape is meticulously detailed here in the 2010s, showing the intersection of river systems and rural settlements. Researchers can trace the courses of the Pelican River and Otter Tail River or locate family sites near Carlisle and French.

  20. 2019 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2019 Print
    2019 Dayton Hollow Dam
    2019 Print · USGS
    The southern fringes of Fergus Falls meet the lake country of Otter Tail County in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate family sites near Aastad Cem, trace the Mustinka River, or explore the environs of Dayton Hollow Dam.

  21. 2019 Map of Carlisle, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Carlisle, 2019 Print
    2019 Carlisle
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Fergus Falls area and the rural township of Carlisle are shown here in the late twenty-teens, a landscape shaped by the convergence of the Otter Tail River and the Pelican River. Researchers can trace old routes like Old Hwy 52 and locate the historic settlement of French.

  22. 2019 Map of Fergus Falls, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Fergus Falls, 2019 Print
    2019 Fergus Falls
    2019 Print · USGS
    Fergus Falls and its surrounding lake country are shown here in detail during the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous burial sites including State Hospital for the Insane Cem and Kongsberg Cem, or explore the riverside layout near Lake Alice.

  23. 2022 Map of Fergus Falls, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fergus Falls, 2022 Print
    2022 Fergus Falls
    2022 Print · USGS
    The regional hub of Fergus Falls is shown here alongside its interconnected glacial lakes and river trails. Genealogists can trace family sites at Hospital Cem and Kongsberg Cem, or locate the Fergus Falls State Hospital.

  24. 2022 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Dayton Hollow Dam, 2022 Print
    2022 Dayton Hollow Dam
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural outskirts of Fergus Falls and the lake-dotted townships of Otter Tail County are captured here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Knollwood Cem and trace the paths of Parkdale and the Mustinka River.

  25. 2022 Map of Carlisle, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Carlisle, 2022 Print
    2022 Carlisle
    2022 Print · USGS
    Otter Tail County's glacial landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the communities of Carlisle and French. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Pelican River and locate family landmarks near Lake Oscar and Johnson Lake.

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