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1950s Maps of Stearns County, Minnesota

Explore 7 historic maps of Stearns County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Stearns County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Stearns County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Stearns County, MN maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Swanville
    1950 Map of Swanville
    1950 Swanville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota at mid-century reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and rural school districts across the Todd and Morrison county borders. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Spring Brook Cemetery, the Bruce Town Hall, and Lake Beauty School.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Little Falls
    1950 Map of Little Falls
    1950 Little Falls
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morrison County reveals a landscape of river-driven industry and rural township life along the Mississippi River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Stan Kostka Cemetery, School No 54, and Pike Creek Town Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1951 Map of Annandale, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Annandale, 1953 Print
    1951 Annandale
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country is captured here in the early fifties, showing the rural communities of Wright and Stearns Counties. Researchers can locate numerous family landmarks, from Silver Creek Ch to numbered schoolhouses and Bungalow Island on Clearwater Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
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