Old Maps of Western Township, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Western Township with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Western Township has changed over the decades.


Western Township, 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 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.

  3. 1951 Map of Campbell, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Campbell, 1953 Print
    1951 Campbell
    1953 Print · USGS
    Wilkin County's prairie townships are captured here in the early fifties as the rail-driven economy shaped the Red River Valley borderlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Sticklestad Ch, Vukku Ch Cem, and the community of Campbell.

  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. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1981 Map of Campbell NE
    1981 Map of Campbell NE
    1981 Campbell NE
    1981 Print · USGS
    Wilkin and Otter Tail counties meet along the river in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by prairie farming and water management. Researchers can locate family roots at Vukku Ch Cem or trace the civic history of Bradford and the Townhall.

  9. 1981 Map of Tintah, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Tintah, 1982 Print
    1981 Tintah
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river landscape of the Red River Valley comes into focus in this early 1980s survey of Traverse and Wilkin counties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the convergence of the Soo Line and Burlington Northern near Tintah and Nashua.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 2010 Map of Stony Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Stony Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Stony Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Aastad Township, Otter Tail County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Tintah, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Tintah, 2010 Print
    2010 Tintah
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Tintah, Nashua, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Orwell Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Orwell Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Orwell Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Western, Aastad Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Campbell NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Campbell NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Campbell NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Orwell Township, Otter Tail County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Stony Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Stony Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Stony Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Aastad Township, Otter Tail County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Tintah, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Tintah, 2013 Print
    2013 Tintah
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Tintah, Nashua, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Campbell NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Campbell NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Campbell NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Orwell Township, Otter Tail County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Orwell Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Orwell Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Orwell Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Western, Aastad Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2016 Map of Campbell NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Campbell NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Campbell NE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Orwell Township, Otter Tail County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Orwell Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Orwell Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Orwell Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Western, Aastad Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Tintah, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Tintah, 2016 Print
    2016 Tintah
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Tintah, Nashua, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Stony Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Stony Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Stony Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Aastad Township, Otter Tail County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Stony Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Stony Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Stony Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Aastad Township, Otter Tail County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Campbell NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Campbell NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Campbell NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Western Township, including Orwell Township, Otter Tail County, and other nearby areas

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