Old Maps of Water's Edge at Donovan Lake, St. Cloud for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Water's Edge at Donovan Lake with 11 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.
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Water's Edge at Donovan Lake, St. Cloud maps

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  1. 1950 Map of St. Cloud, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of St. Cloud, 1952 Print
    1950 St. Cloud
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century St. Cloud and its neighbors grew along the river as a hub of education, granite quarrying, and transport. Local researchers can locate the State Teachers College, the State Reformatory, and numerous rural schools like School No 5.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
    1953 Saint Cloud
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  3. 1957 Map of Saint Cloud
    1957 Map of Saint Cloud
    1957 Saint Cloud
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  4. 1958 Map of Saint Cloud
    1958 Map of Saint Cloud
    1958 Saint Cloud
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  5. 1974 Map of Cable, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Cable, 1976 Print
    1974 Cable
    1976 Print · USGS
    Benton and Sherburne counties appear in the mid-seventies during a period of industrial and municipal expansion along the Elk River. Researchers can locate the State Reformatory, the Drive-in Theater, and the historic Cable station site along the Burlington Northern line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of St. Cloud
    1986 Map of St. Cloud
    1986 St. Cloud
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape where river industry and growing highway corridors meet traditional farming communities. Researchers can trace the layout of small-town landmarks like St Wendel Ch and St Anna Cem or follow the path of the Sauk River as it winds toward the Mississippi.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Cable, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cable, 2010 Print
    2010 Cable
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Water's Edge at Donovan Lake, including St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Cable, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cable, 2013 Print
    2013 Cable
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Water's Edge at Donovan Lake, including St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Cable, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cable, 2016 Print
    2016 Cable
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Water's Edge at Donovan Lake, including St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Cable, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cable, 2019 Print
    2019 Cable
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Water's Edge at Donovan Lake, including St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Cable, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cable, 2022 Print
    2022 Cable
    2022 Print · USGS
    Benton and Sherburne counties are mapped here in the twenty-first century, showcasing the eastern outskirts of the St. Cloud area. Genealogists can locate Saint Patrick's Cem and the Minnesota Reformatory Cem among the wetlands of the Elk River basin.

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