1950s Maps of Appleton, Minnesota

Explore 3 historic maps of Appleton 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 Appleton'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.
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Start exploring Appleton's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Appleton, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Milbank, 1958 Print
    1953 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota is shown here during the early fifties, a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the Sisseton Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the western railroads, locating old stops along the Great Northern and settlements like Milbank, Webster, and Sisseton.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Map of Milbank
    1958 Milbank
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern Great Plains in the late fifties show a landscape of glacial lakes and reservation lands shaped by the Great Northern railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of settlements from Britton to Milbank and locate landmarks like Enemy Swim Lake and the Sisseton Indian Reservation.

  3. 1958 Map of Appleton, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Appleton, 1960 Print
    1958 Appleton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Appleton and the surrounding prairies of Swift County are documented here in the late fifties, where the river systems dominate the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Appleton Cem, the Minnesota Valley Ch, and the old rail lines of the Great Northern.
    2 unique versions available

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