1960s Maps of Swift County, Minnesota

1. 1968 Map of De Graff, 1970 Print

   

   1968 De Graff

   1970 Print · USGS

   De Graff and the surrounding Kildare township are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Great Northern rail line and prairie wetlands. Genealogists can locate St Bridget Cem, Bethesda Ch, and rural gravel pits scattered across the Chippewa River basin.

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4. 1968 Map of Dry Wood Lake, 1970 Print

   

   1968 Dry Wood Lake

   1970 Print · USGS

   The Stevens and Swift County borderlands are preserved here in the late sixties, a landscape defined by glacial lakes and wildlife conservation. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural community hubs like Trinity Ch Cem, St Agnes Ch, and the shores of Dry Wood Lake.

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7. 1968 Map of Lake Oliver, 1970 Print

   

   1968 Lake Oliver

   1970 Print · USGS

   Swift and Big Stone Counties are shown here in the late sixties, a landscape defined by glacial lakes and dedicated wildlife management. Genealogists and local historians can locate Immanuel Ch, Waldrum Cem, and the old Townhall among the prairie potholes.

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10. 1968 Map of Danvers, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Danvers

    1970 Print · USGS

    Danvers and the surrounding prairie of Swift County are captured here in the late sixties as the region's agricultural character remained firmly intact. Researchers can trace the Great Northern rail corridor and identify early conservation tracts like the National Wildlife Management Area.

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13. 1968 Map of Hancock, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Hancock

    1970 Print · USGS

    Hancock and the surrounding Stevens County prairies are documented here in the late sixties as the region balanced farming with conservation. Researchers can trace the Great Northern rail line and locate community landmarks like Bethel Ch, Byrne Lake, and the local Townhall.

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16. 1968 Map of Lake Hassel, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Lake Hassel

    1970 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Pope and Swift counties are shown in the late sixties, a landscape of prairie potholes and township grids. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Ellerson-Mortenson Cem, East Zion Ch, and the local Townhall.

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19. 1968 Map of Benson, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Benson

    1970 Print · USGS

    Benson was a thriving rail hub in Swift County during the late sixties, centered on the Great Northern Railroad. Researchers can trace local genealogy and civic life through landmarks like St Francis Cem, School No 2191, and the Courthouse.

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22. 1968 Map of Lake Simon, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Lake Simon

    1970 Print · USGS

    Central Minnesota's glacial prairie pothole region is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape defined by water and wildlife management. Local historians can trace family roots at the Lake Johanna Church, Cem West, and the rural Townhall.

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25. 1968 Map of Hancock SW, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Hancock SW

    1970 Print · USGS

    Near the Stevens and Swift county line in the late sixties, the village of Holloway stands as a rail hub along the Great Northern. Local historians can trace several pioneer burial grounds like Smith-Kepner Cem and Immanuel Cem near the winding Pomme De Terre River.

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28. 1968 Map of Clontarf North, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Clontarf North

    1970 Print · USGS

    Pope and Swift Counties were defined by rail-side settlements and prairie wetlands in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Clontarf along the Great Northern tracks and locate family sites near St Malachy Cem.

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31. 1968 Map of Hancock NW, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Hancock NW

    1970 Print · USGS

    Stevens and Swift Counties are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Pomme De Terre River and rural townships. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Zion Cem, the Apostolic Ch, and the settlement of Fairfield.

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34. 1968 Map of Swift Falls, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Swift Falls

    1970 Print · USGS

    In the late sixties, the Swift Falls area was a mosaic of glacial lakes and prairie wetlands preserved by several wildlife management areas. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like School No 2241, an Old Railroad Grade, and the Cem near Swift Falls.

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37. 1968 Map of Clontarf South, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Clontarf South

    1970 Print · USGS

    Swift County agricultural and marshlands are captured here in the late sixties, where the Great Northern rail line skirts the Chippewa River. Researchers can trace the rural landscape near Clontarf, the Six Mile Grove Cem, and Lynch Lake.

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40. 1968 Map of De Graff SE, 1970 Print

    

    1968 De Graff SE

    1970 Print · USGS

    The prairie and pothole lakes of Swift and Kandiyohi Counties are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape shared by agriculture and conservation. Trace local family roots at Monson Lake Ch Cem, locate the rural Townhall, or explore the grounds of Monson Lake Memorial State Park.

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