Old Maps of Staples, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

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Staples, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and iron ranges are detailed in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Crow Wing County Courthouse or trace the early paths of the Soo Line Railroad and the Cuyuna Range Iron Mines.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Brainerd
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1950s as a crossroads of rail, river, and forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads through hubs like Brainerd, Wadena, and Detroit Lakes.

  3. 1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Brainerd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the late fifties is a landscape of dense lake chains, rail hubs, and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property alignments near the Mississippi River or locate family sites in Brainerd, Little Falls, and Detroit Lakes.

  4. 1963 Map of Motley, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Motley, 1964 Print
    1963 Motley
    1964 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Crow Wing and Long Prairie Rivers defines this pocket of central Minnesota in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Motley and Philbrook, along with sites like School No 1212 and St James Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Brainerd
    1965 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota in the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of sprawling lake systems and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of timber towns along the Northern Pacific RR and explore early borders of the White Earth Indian Reservation or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

  6. 1966 Map of Staples NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Staples NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Staples NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Wadena County at the height of the mid-sixties reveals a river-laced landscape where the Crow Wing River divides local townships. Genealogists can locate Montrose Cem and Covenant Ch, while aviation enthusiasts can trace the early layout of the Staples Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Staples, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Staples, 1967 Print
    1966 Staples
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Staples thrives as a railroad and educational center on the Todd County line during the late sixties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from the Evergreen Cemetery to rural schoolhouses like Riverside School and School No 2289.

  8. 1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Brainerd
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and river junctions are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through Staples or locate family sites near Brainerd State Hospital and Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Staples, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Staples, 2010 Print
    2010 Staples
    2010 Print · USGS
    Staples and its surrounding lake country appear in high detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Evergreen Cemetery or follow the winding course of the Long Prairie River and Hayden Creek.

  10. 2010 Map of Staples NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Staples NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Staples NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Crow Wing River and Leaf River dominates this Minnesota landscape in the early 2000s. Researchers can trace family history at the Montrose Cemetery and Hallet Family Cemetery or locate the Staples Municipal Airport.

  11. 2010 Map of Motley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Motley, 2010 Print
    2010 Motley
    2010 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Crow-Wing River and Long Prairie River dominates this Minnesota landscape in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Motley Post Office, Saint James Cemetery, and the riverside settlement of Philbrook.

  12. 2013 Map of Motley, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Motley, 2013 Print
    2013 Motley
    2013 Print · USGS
    Motley and the surrounding county corners are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a critical river and road junction. Researchers can trace the layout of Philbrook, find family plots at Saint James Cem and Motley Cem, or locate landmarks like Morey's Airport.

  13. 2013 Map of Staples NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Staples NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Staples NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Central Minnesota come into focus here during the early 2010s, centered on the confluence of the Crow Wing River and Partridge River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Hallet Family Cem or locate early rural boundaries near Staples.

  14. 2013 Map of Staples, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Staples, 2013 Print
    2013 Staples
    2013 Print · USGS
    Staples serves as the anchor for this central Minnesota landscape during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of the town and its outlying water bodies, including Dower Lake, Evergreen Cem, and the path of the Long Prairie River.

  15. 2016 Map of Staples NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Staples NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Staples NE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Staples in the mid-2010s, this area is defined by the winding confluence of several major rivers and family legacy. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Hallet Family Cem and Montrose Cem among the wetlands of the Crow Wing River.

  16. 2016 Map of Motley, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Motley, 2016 Print
    2016 Motley
    2016 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota's river junctions and rural crossroads are captured here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Saint James Cemetery, the settlement of Philbrook, and the unique Lois Lake Bed near the four-county border.

  17. 2016 Map of Staples, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Staples, 2016 Print
    2016 Staples
    2016 Print · USGS
    The community of Staples sits at the junction of Wadena and Todd Counties during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace local lineage at Evergreen Cem and explore the hydrography of the Long Prairie River, Rice Lake, and Dower Lake.

  18. 2019 Map of Motley, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Motley, 2019 Print
    2019 Motley
    2019 Print · USGS
    Motley and the surrounding county corners are shown here in the late twenty-teens at the confluence of two major rivers. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line and locate local landmarks like Motley Cem and Shamineau Lake.

  19. 2019 Map of Staples NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Staples NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Staples NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Staples and the surrounding river bottomlands are captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Montrose Cem or follow the winding Crow Wing River to see how the landscape has shaped local growth.

  20. 2019 Map of Staples, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Staples, 2019 Print
    2019 Staples
    2019 Print · USGS
    Staples and its surrounding lake country are documented here in the late 2010s at the junction of Wadena and Todd counties. Local historians and genealogists can trace property boundaries near Evergreen Cem or follow the waters of the Long Prairie River and Dower Lake.

  21. 2022 Map of Motley, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Motley, 2022 Print
    2022 Motley
    2022 Print · USGS
    Motley and the surrounding lake country appear in this recent survey at the convergence of three Minnesota counties. Researchers can trace local history through the sites of Saint James Cemetery, the settlement of Philbrook, and the waters of Shamineau Lake.

  22. 2022 Map of Staples, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Staples, 2022 Print
    2022 Staples
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, the town of Staples remains a crossroads on the border of Wadena and Todd counties. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and landscape changes from Evergreen Cem to the shores of Dower Lake and Rice Lake.

  23. 2022 Map of Staples NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Staples NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Staples NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Crow Wing River and Leaf River systems defines this central Minnesota landscape in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Montrose Cem or the Hallet Family Cem and locate landmarks near Staples.

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