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Old Maps of Steele County, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

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Steele County, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Saint Paul
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the Mississippi River valley are captured here at a mid-century turning point. Trace the early growth of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alongside landmarks like Lake Minnetonka and the St Croix River.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River.
  10. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin.
  13. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Saint Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appear here in the late fifties, showing the peak of the rail era and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Lake Minnetonka, the Univ Of Minn Rosemount Research Center, or the growing neighborhoods of Richfield.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1962 Map of Medford East, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Medford East, 1963 Print
    1962 Medford East
    1963 Print · USGS
    Steel County agricultural and rail life in the early sixties is centered on the busy river corridor between Medford and Clinton Falls. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Perry Sch, the Rock Sch, or cemeteries like Oak Hill Cem and Eklund Cem.
  19. 1962 Map of Morristown, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Morristown, 1963 Print
    1962 Morristown
    1963 Print · USGS
    Rice and Waseca counties in the early sixties reveal a landscape of river-town commerce and rural parish life. Researchers can trace family roots at Riverside Cemetery, locate the Chicago Great Western rail line, or find the Blooming Grove Church.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of Owatonna, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Owatonna, 1964 Print
    1962 Owatonna
    1964 Print · USGS
    Owatonna and the surrounding Steele County townships thrive as a major rail and educational crossroads in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries, including Bohemian Cemetery, Pillsbury College, and the small community of Havana.
  25. 1962 Map of Moland, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Moland, 1964 Print
    1962 Moland
    1964 Print · USGS
    Steele and Rice counties are captured in the early sixties, showing a landscape of established farmsteads and rural social hubs. Genealogists can locate Richland Center, the Merton Cem, and the community surrounding Moland Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of Owatonna SE, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Owatonna SE, 1964 Print
    1962 Owatonna SE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Steele and Dodge counties in the early sixties reveal a landscape of settled townships and agricultural progress. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Oasis Cem, St Johns Sch, and the rail-side community of Claremont.
  31. 1962 Map of Saco, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Saco, 1964 Print
    1962 Saco
    1964 Print · USGS
    Steele County at the dawn of the 1960s shows a landscape of productive farm townships and a burgeoning transportation network near Owatonna. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate local landmarks like Saco, Crane Creek Sch, and the Bohemian Cem.
  34. 1962 Map of Meriden, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Meriden, 1964 Print
    1962 Meriden
    1964 Print · USGS
    Waseca and the surrounding farm townships are seen here in the early sixties, centered on the lakes and rail lines of south-central Minnesota. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Paul Ch, Karsten Cem, and rural schoolhouses such as School No 2142.
  37. 1962 Map of Medford West, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Medford West, 1964 Print
    1962 Medford West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Steele and Rice Counties are captured here in the early sixties, showing the agricultural transformation of the southern Minnesota prairie. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and faith through sites like Sammon Sch, Trinity Cem, and the vanished Pelican Lake Bed.
  40. 1967 Map of Steele Center, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Steele Center, 1968 Print
    1967 Steele Center
    1968 Print · USGS
    Minnesota dairy and farm country is captured here in the late sixties, showing the rural landscape before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Steele Center, Holy Trinity Cem, and the Danish Cem.
  43. 1967 Map of Bixby, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Bixby, 1968 Print
    1967 Bixby
    1968 Print · USGS
    Steele County farmland and rail-side hamlets are documented here in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Bixby, Trinity Ch, and rural landmarks like Westfield Ch Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1967 Map of Blooming Prairie, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Blooming Prairie, 1968 Print
    1967 Blooming Prairie
    1968 Print · USGS
    The fertile farmlands surrounding Blooming Prairie were captured in the late sixties, showing the vital link between the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line and the prairie economy. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Red Oak Grove Ch and Selstad Landing Field.
  49. 1967 Map of Hollandale, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Hollandale, 1968 Print
    1967 Hollandale
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Freeborn and Steele County borderlands are shown here in the late sixties, a region defined by an intensive network of agricultural drainage. Local historians can trace the paths of Mud Creek and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through Hollandale and Maple Island.
  52. 1967 Map of Hope, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Hope, 1969 Print
    1967 Hope
    1969 Print · USGS
    Southern Steele County in the late sixties reveals a landscape transitioning as Interstate 35 carves through traditional farmsteads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Danish Cem, Zion Ch, and several numbered schools near Hope.
  55. 1967 Map of Hartland, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Hartland, 1969 Print
    1967 Hartland
    1969 Print · USGS
    Freeborn County in the late sixties shows a landscape defined by rail-dependent villages and extensive field drainage. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Aidens Cem or trace the old Chicago and North Western line through Hartland.
  58. 1967 Map of Ellendale, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Ellendale, 1969 Print
    1967 Ellendale
    1969 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota farmland is captured here in the late sixties as the new interstate highway began to reshape rural life. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Ellendale, Geneva, and Clarks Grove, along with landmarks like North Freeborn Ch and Lutheran Cem.
  61. 1967 Map of New Richland, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of New Richland, 1969 Print
    1967 New Richland
    1969 Print · USGS
    Waseca and Steele Counties appear at the end of the sixties as a meticulously drained agricultural landscape centered on the rail town of New Richland. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Otisco Cem, School No 2137, and the Le Sueur River Ch.
  64. 1985 Map of Albert Lea
    1985 Map of Albert Lea
    1985 Albert Lea
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and managed waterways. Trace the historic routes of the Chicago and North Western and explore settlements like Hollandale, New Richland, and Bricelyn.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1985 Map of Faribault, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Faribault, 1986 Print
    1985 Faribault
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley and the glacial lake country of Rice and Le Sueur counties are shown here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the academic grounds of St Olaf College or find old crossroads like Trondhjem and Little Chicago.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1991 Map of Saco, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Saco, 1995 Print
    1991 Saco
    1995 Print · USGS
    Steel County farmland in the early nineties reveals a transition from traditional rural townships to modern regional centers. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Bohemian Cem and Crane Creek Cem or trace vanished district schools like School No 2116.
  73. 1992 Map of Meriden, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Meriden, 1995 Print
    1992 Meriden
    1995 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Waseca and Steele Counties come to life in this late-century record of a lake-studded agricultural landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through markers like Woodville Cem, St Paul Ch, and the rural School No 2098.
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