Old Maps of Pope County, Minnesota for Metal Detecting
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Pope County, MN maps
(145)- 1911 Map of Barrett
1911 Barrett1911 Print · USGSGrant County is a mosaic of prairie lakes and early rail towns at the dawn of the twentieth century. Genealogists can locate over twenty numbered school sites and early settlements like Thorsborg, Erdahl, and the lake-front village of Barrett.2 unique versions available - 1912 Map of Morris
1912 Morris1912 Print · USGSThe rail hub of Morris and the surrounding Stevens County prairie are captured here at the height of the steam era. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of early rural schoolhouses, the North Star Mill, and pioneer worship sites like Scandia Church.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
1953 Saint Cloud1968 Print · USGSCentral Minnesota's lake country and the Mississippi River valley are caught in a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, old granite works, and local landmarks like St. Johns University, Camp Ripley, and the shores of Lake Minnewaska.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Saint Cloud
1957 Saint Cloud1957 Print · USGSCentral Minnesota's lake country and rail corridors are meticulously detailed in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of towns like Alexandria, Willmar, and Saint Cloud along the Great Northern railroad line. - 1958 Map of Saint Cloud
1958 Saint Cloud1958 Print · USGSCentral Minnesota in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and hundreds of glacial lakes connected by an extensive rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Saint Cloud, Alexandria, and Willmar along the Great Northern Railway. - 1965 Map of Westport, 1966 Print
1965 Westport1966 Print · USGSWestport and the surrounding Pope County lake country are captured here in the mid-sixties, highlighting a landscape shaped by rail and water. You can trace the Northern Pacific line through Westport or locate local landmarks like Swan Lake and the Radio Tower (KCMT). - 1965 Map of Sedan, 1966 Print
1965 Sedan1966 Print · USGSThe prairie and wetlands of Pope and Stearns counties come into focus during the mid-sixties as the railroad drives local life. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Grove Lake Church, Trinity Cemetery, and the Soo Line corridor. - 1966 Map of Farwell, 1967 Print
1966 Farwell1967 Print · USGSThe glacial lake country of Douglas and Pope Counties comes to life in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of small farmsteads and rural parishes. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Pauls Ch Cem, Holmes City, and the Park Region Sch. - 1966 Map of Osakis, 1967 Print
1966 Osakis1967 Print · USGSThe lakeside community of Osakis thrived as a transportation and recreation hub in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the town's layout near Lake Osakis, locating St Agnes Sch, the Great Northern rail line, and numerous rural burial grounds like English Grove Cem.2 unique versions available - 1966 Map of Kensington, 1967 Print
1966 Kensington1967 Print · USGSThe Douglas County prairie is captured here in the mid-sixties, a landscape of glacial lakes and pioneer heritage. Researchers can trace the Soo Line Railroad Grade into Kensington or locate historic sites like Runestone Hill and Solem Ch.2 unique versions available - 1966 Map of Lake Mary, 1968 Print
1966 Lake Mary1968 Print · USGSDouglas County’s lake country is captured here during the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of rural agriculture and expanding infrastructure. Researchers can locate several historic district schools like Oak Grove Sch and ancestral sites including Bohemian Cem.3 unique versions available - 1966 Map of Forada, 1968 Print
1966 Forada1968 Print · USGSCentral Minnesota lake country is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Forada and Alexandria. Researchers can trace old school districts like Sunnyside Sch and find family-named landmarks such as Hudson Cem or Hazel Hill.3 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Lake Johanna, 1968 Print
1967 Lake Johanna1968 Print · USGSPope and Kandiyohi counties are defined by their deep-water lakes and protected wetlands in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape around South Lake Johanna Ch, Lake Johanna, and Brooten.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Cyrus, 1970 Print
1968 Cyrus1970 Print · USGSCyrus and the surrounding lake country of Pope and Stevens Counties are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Northern Pacific rail corridor and find family sites at St Petri Cem, Lake Emily Cem, and the Townhall in Walden. - 1968 Map of Starbuck, 1970 Print
1968 Starbuck1970 Print · USGSStarbuck and the western shores of Lake Minnewaska are captured here in the late sixties as a hub of rail transit and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace family roots at Minnewaska Cemetery or explore the early layout of Glacial Lakes State Park and Bethany Church.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Lowry, 1970 Print
1968 Lowry1970 Print · USGSPope County’s prairie and lake country is captured here in the late sixties as agricultural life revolved around the Soo Line railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Indherred Ch Cem, Ben Wade Cem, and Norunga Ch. - 1968 Map of Glenwood, 1970 Print
1968 Glenwood1970 Print · USGSThe Pope County lake country is captured here in the late sixties, centered on the growing community of Glenwood. Local historians can trace early rural life through landmarks like the Lake Reno Sch, Oak Hill Cem, and the crossing of the Soo Line railroad. - 1968 Map of Terrace, 1970 Print
1968 Terrace1970 Print · USGSPope County’s prairie and wetland landscape is showcased here in the late sixties, where the river meets the rail. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Soo Line through Sedan or locate the Immaculate Conception Cem and Gravel Pits Cem.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Villard, 1970 Print
1968 Villard1970 Print · USGSIn the late sixties, the lake country of Pope County was a hub of rail activity and lakeside settlement between Villard and Glenwood. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Calvary Cem and Lake Leven Cem while following the Northern Pacific line.3 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Lake Hassel, 1970 Print
1968 Lake Hassel1970 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Pope and Swift counties are shown in the late sixties, a landscape of prairie potholes and township grids. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Ellerson-Mortenson Cem, East Zion Ch, and the local Townhall. - 1968 Map of Lake Simon, 1970 Print
1968 Lake Simon1970 Print · USGSCentral Minnesota's glacial prairie pothole region is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape defined by water and wildlife management. Local historians can trace family roots at the Lake Johanna Church, Cem West, and the rural Townhall.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Starbuck NW, 1970 Print
1968 Starbuck NW1970 Print · USGSPope County’s prairie-pothole region is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by water conservation and rural township life. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as St Johns Ch, Pike Lake Cem, and the Townhall. - 1968 Map of Lake Minnewaska, 1970 Print
1968 Lake Minnewaska1970 Print · USGSIn the late sixties, the glacial prairie of Pope County remained a landscape of quiet rural townships and deep blue waters. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through landmarks like Barsness Ch, the Lake Ben Cem, and the historic Northern Pacific rail line.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Clontarf North, 1970 Print
1968 Clontarf North1970 Print · USGSPope and Swift Counties were defined by rail-side settlements and prairie wetlands in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Clontarf along the Great Northern tracks and locate family sites near St Malachy Cem. - 1968 Map of Swift Falls, 1970 Print
1968 Swift Falls1970 Print · USGSIn the late sixties, the Swift Falls area was a mosaic of glacial lakes and prairie wetlands preserved by several wildlife management areas. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like School No 2241, an Old Railroad Grade, and the Cem near Swift Falls.
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