Old Maps of Rock County, Minnesota for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Rock County with 75 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 Rock County has changed over the decades.
Rock County, MN maps
(75)- 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
1955 Sioux Falls1967 Print · USGSThe eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
1958 Sioux Falls1958 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids. - 1967 Map of Valley Springs, 1968 Print
1967 Valley Springs1968 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region of the Upper Midwest is captured in the late sixties, showcasing the intersection of rail and road. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Valley Springs, Benclare, and the Nerison Cem.2 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Edgerton South, 1968 Print
1967 Edgerton South1968 Print · USGSPipestone and Rock Counties are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layouts of Edgerton and Hardwick, or locate family plots at Hillside Cem. - 1967 Map of Magnolia, 1968 Print
1967 Magnolia1968 Print · USGSSouthwestern Minnesota's prairie borderlands are captured in the late sixties as the modern interstate era arrived. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlements via Kenneth, School No 60, and the older Chicago and North Western rail line. - 1967 Map of Garretson East, 1968 Print
1967 Garretson East1968 Print · USGSThe South Dakota and Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the late sixties, centered on the railroad hub of Garretson. Researchers can locate several pioneer-era burial grounds including Sherman Cem and Springwater Cem, alongside the winding Devils Gulch. - 1967 Map of Hills, 1968 Print
1967 Hills1968 Print · USGSSouthwestern Rock County is shown here in the late sixties, a landscape where the Illinois Central and Chicago and North Western railroads defined the local economy. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and locate community landmarks like Beaver Valley Cem and School No 1851.2 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Kenneth, 1968 Print
1967 Kenneth1968 Print · USGSAcross the prairie townships of southwest Minnesota in the 1960s, this survey shows the rail-and-road network connecting Kenneth and Leota. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and locate the Leota Cem. - 1967 Map of Jasper SE, 1968 Print
1967 Jasper SE1968 Print · USGSRock County's rural townships are shown in detail during the late sixties, capturing the agricultural grid and rail infrastructure of the day. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Rose Dell Ch, the Townhall, and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line. - 1967 Map of Hills NE, 1968 Print
1967 Hills NE1968 Print · USGSRock County's agricultural landscape is captured here in the late sixties, showing the structured grid of family farms and townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace rail history along the Chicago and North Western or locate the rural Townhall and winding Little Beaver Creek. - 1967 Map of Jasper, 1968 Print
1967 Jasper1968 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region of Minnesota and South Dakota was a busy rail and quarrying hub in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the Great Northern rail lines and locate family sites at Rosendal Cem or the village of Sherman. - 1967 Map of Ellsworth, 1969 Print
1967 Ellsworth1969 Print · USGSThe Minnesota-Iowa borderlands near Ellsworth and Kanaranzi are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by rail and agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line and family burial sites like Ashwood and St Marys Cem. - 1967 Map of Ash Creek, 1969 Print
1967 Ash Creek1969 Print · USGSSouthwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa meet here in the late sixties along the winding Rock River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family farmsteads and rural infrastructure, including School No 1839, Ebenezer Ch, and the tiny settlement of Ash Creek.2 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Luverne, 1969 Print
1967 Luverne1969 Print · USGSRock County in the late sixties reveals a landscape of river-valley agriculture and rail-driven growth. Genealogists can trace family names at Restlawn Memorial Gardens or St Catherines Cem and locate local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Sioux Falls
1985 Sioux Falls1985 Print · USGSIn the mid-1980s, the borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa reveal a landscape shaped by the Big Sioux River and a growing urban hub. Researchers can trace the development of Sioux Falls and locate smaller communities like Dell Rapids, Garretson, and Valley Springs.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Ash Creek, 2010 Print
2010 Ash Creek2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Allison Township, Ash Creek, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Ellsworth, 2010 Print
2010 Ellsworth2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Ellsworth, Kanaranzi, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Hills NE, 2010 Print
2010 Hills NE2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Mound Township, Springwater Township, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Jasper SE, 2010 Print
2010 Jasper SE2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Mound Township, Springwater Township, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Jasper, 2010 Print
2010 Jasper2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Jasper, Sherman, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Edgerton South, 2010 Print
2010 Edgerton South2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Edgerton, Hardwick, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Luverne, 2010 Print
2010 Luverne2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Luverne, Mound Township, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Magnolia, 2010 Print
2010 Magnolia2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Magnolia, Kenneth, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Valley Springs, 2010 Print
2010 Valley Springs2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Valley Springs, Sioux Township, and other nearby areas - 2010 Map of Kenneth, 2010 Print
2010 Kenneth2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock County, including Edgerton, Leota, and other nearby areas
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Top cities of Rock County
- Luverne historical maps
- Beaver Creek historical maps
- Magnolia historical maps
- Hardwick historical maps
- Kenneth historical maps
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