Old Maps of Paynesville, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Paynesville, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1967 Map of Paynesville, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Paynesville, 1968 Print
    1967 Paynesville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Stearns County was a landscape of rail junctions and prairie lakes during the late sixties, centered on the growing town of Paynesville. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Salem Ch and School No 2028, or trace the paths of the SOO LINE and GREAT NORTHERN railroads.

  5. 1967 Map of Lake Koronis, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Lake Koronis, 1968 Print
    1967 Lake Koronis
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Lake Koronis area at the Stearns and Meeker county line shows a landscape defined by resort living and rural education in the late 1960s. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Lake Koronis Assembly Ground, find the Ebenezer Ch, and locate numerous historic rural schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1967 Map of Hawick, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Hawick, 1969 Print
    1967 Hawick
    1969 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Kandiyohi County is captured here in the late sixties, where the railroad town of Hawick sits amidst a web of glacial lakes. Local historians can locate vanished landmarks like School No 812 and the Roseville Cem or trace the early course of the Middle Fork Crow River.

  7. 1967 Map of Lake Henry, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Lake Henry, 1969 Print
    1967 Lake Henry
    1969 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Stearns and Kandiyohi Counties come to life in the late sixties, where the North Fork Crow River meanders through a landscape of wildlife refuges and small-town junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Regal and Lake Henry, identifying sites like St Margaret Ch and the Grove Cem.

  8. 1986 Map of Litchfield
    1986 Map of Litchfield
    1986 Litchfield
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the mid-eighties was a landscape of conservation and transport, where the Burlington Northern rail line connected thriving lake towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old townships and landmarks like St Nicholas, Forest City, and School House Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Lake Koronis, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Koronis, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Koronis
    2010 Print · USGS
    Stearns County lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the developed shoreline of Lake Koronis. Researchers can trace local burial sites like Ebenezer Church Cemetery or locate regional landmarks like the Lake Koronis Assembly Ground.

  10. 2010 Map of Paynesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Paynesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Paynesville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Paynesville and the surrounding Stearns County townships are captured here at the start of the decade, showing a landscape shaped by the North Fork Crow River. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Saint Louis Cemetery, Bonanza Valley, and the Roscoe Post Office.

  11. 2010 Map of Lake Henry, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Henry, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Henry
    2010 Print · USGS
    Stearns County at the start of the new millennium shows a landscape of steady agricultural tradition and scattered prairie settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the sites of Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery and the village of Regal near the North Fork Crow River.

  12. 2010 Map of Hawick, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hawick, 2010 Print
    2010 Hawick
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around Hawick is captured here during the first decade of the millennium, showing a region defined by its lakes and agricultural heritage. Genealogists and historians can locate several local burial grounds including Nordland Cemetery and Free Christians Cemetery near the Middle Fork Crow River.

  13. 2013 Map of Hawick, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hawick, 2013 Print
    2013 Hawick
    2013 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country is captured here as the modern era maintains its rural roots at the meeting point of three counties. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Roseville Cemetery and Nordland Cem, while tracing the waters of the Middle Fork Crow River.

  14. 2013 Map of Lake Henry, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Henry, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Henry
    2013 Print · USGS
    Stearns and Kandiyohi Counties are shown here during the early twenty-first century as the North Fork Crow River winds through the prairie. Genealogists can locate family sites at Saint Margaret Cem, Grove Cem, or the small village of Regal.

  15. 2013 Map of Paynesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Paynesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Paynesville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Stearns County townships are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the regional highway network connects several key communities. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Salem Cem, the town of Paynesville, and the Bonanza Valley.

  16. 2013 Map of Lake Koronis, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Koronis, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Koronis
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Paynesville area and the shores of Lake Koronis are shown here in the early twenty-first century, spanning the Stearns and Meeker county line. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Ebenezer Church Cem, Manannah Cem, and the Lake Koronis Assembly Ground.

  17. 2016 Map of Lake Henry, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lake Henry, 2016 Print
    2016 Lake Henry
    2016 Print · USGS
    In the fertile farmland of Stearns and Kandiyohi Counties during the mid-2010s, this area maintains its quiet rural character. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Margaret, Saint Paul's Lutheran, and the Grove Cemetery near Regal.

  18. 2016 Map of Hawick, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hawick, 2016 Print
    2016 Hawick
    2016 Print · USGS
    Mid-century settlement patterns and glacial lakes define this tri-county border area of Central Minnesota. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community through several rural burial sites like Zion Lutheran Cem and Nordland Cem or locate old routes like Old Hwy 23.

  19. 2016 Map of Lake Koronis, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lake Koronis, 2016 Print
    2016 Lake Koronis
    2016 Print · USGS
    Paynesville and the shores of Lake Koronis are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of lakeside recreation and central Minnesota agriculture. Researchers can find long-standing local landmarks like Ebenezer Church Cem, Manannah Cem, and the reaches of the North Fork Crow River.

  20. 2016 Map of Paynesville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Paynesville, 2016 Print
    2016 Paynesville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Stearns County at the mid-2010s reveals a landscape shaped by the Sauk River and thriving agricultural communities. Researchers can trace local genealogy through rural landmarks like Salem Cem or locate early township connections between Roscoe and Paynesville.

  21. 2019 Map of Lake Henry, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Henry, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Henry
    2019 Print · USGS
    Stearns and Kandiyohi counties are shown here in the late 2010s, centered on the rural community of Lake Henry. Family historians can locate several local burial grounds, such as Saint Margaret Cem, Grove Cem, and Saint Anthony Cem.

  22. 2019 Map of Hawick, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hawick, 2019 Print
    2019 Hawick
    2019 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country is detailed here during the late 2010s at the intersection of three counties. You can trace local family history through community sites like Roseville Cem or locate the headwaters of the Middle Fork Crow River near Hawick.

  23. 2019 Map of Paynesville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Paynesville, 2019 Print
    2019 Paynesville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Stearns County is shown here in the late 2010s, featuring the established city of Paynesville and its surrounding agricultural townships. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing local landmarks like Saint Louis Catholic Cem, Zion Cem, and the N Fork Crow River.

  24. 2019 Map of Lake Koronis, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Koronis, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Koronis
    2019 Print · USGS
    Stearns and Meeker Counties are captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the diverse shoreline of Lake Koronis. Researchers can trace local heritage at Ebenezer Church Cem or follow the winding N Fork Crow River past Whitney Lake.

  25. 2022 Map of Lake Henry, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Henry, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Henry
    2022 Print · USGS
    Stearns and Kandiyohi Counties are shown here during the early twenty-first century, featuring the agricultural heart of Bonanza Valley. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial sites like Saint Margaret Cem and Saint Anthony Cem near Regal.

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