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1960s Maps of Elk River, Minnesota

Explore 6 historic maps of Elk River from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Elk River's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Elk River's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Elk River, MN maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Big Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Big Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Big Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Sherburne County and the upper Mississippi corridor are shown here in the early sixties as a network of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town of Big Lake, the settlement of Bailey, and the old Great Northern rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1961 Map of Orrock, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Orrock, 1963 Print
    1961 Orrock
    1963 Print · USGS
    Sherburne County in the early sixties was a patchwork of state-managed forest and tight-knit farming communities. Genealogists can trace early families at Galbraith Cem or Svea Hill Ch and locate landmarks like the Sand Dunes Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Lake Fremont, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Lake Fremont, 1963 Print
    1961 Lake Fremont
    1963 Print · USGS
    Sherburne County is shown here in the early sixties as a region of dense glacial lakes and burgeoning township life. Researchers can find family sites near Zimmerman, Livonia Cem, and the old Community Hall.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Elk River, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Elk River, 1963 Print
    1961 Elk River
    1963 Print · USGS
    Elk River and the banks of the Mississippi River are captured here in the early sixties as the region's rail and water network defined local life. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like St Andrews Cem, St Johns Sch, and the riverside powerplant.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Elk River, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Elk River, 1965 Print
    1961 Elk River
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Elk River and Mississippi River valleys in the early 1960s showcase a landscape of shifting industry and conservation. Local researchers can trace family sites at Orrock Cem, find Zimmerman's post office, and locate the Sand Dunes Lookout Tower.
  16. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.
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