Old Maps of Appleton, Minnesota for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 9 historic maps of Appleton. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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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

  4. 1985 Map of Milbank
    1985 Map of Milbank
    1985 Milbank
    1985 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota and Minnesota border region comes into focus during the mid-eighties as a hub of prairie lakes and rail transport. Genealogists and researchers can trace the lakeside settlements of Hiawatha Beach, the streets of Milbank, and legacy rail lines like the Burlington Northern.

  5. 2010 Map of Appleton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Appleton, 2010 Print
    2010 Appleton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Appleton and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the first decade of the millennium. Researchers can trace the winding Pomme de Terre River and locate local landmarks like the Appleton Cemetery, Marsh Lake Dam, and the Minnesota Valley Cemetery.

  6. 2013 Map of Appleton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Appleton, 2013 Print
    2013 Appleton
    2013 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of western Minnesota come alive in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Appleton area. Researchers can trace the intersection of four counties while locating local landmarks like Appleton Cem, Marsh Lake, and the Pomme de Terre River.

  7. 2016 Map of Appleton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Appleton, 2016 Print
    2016 Appleton
    2016 Print · USGS
    The river valley at Appleton is meticulously mapped in this recent survey, showing the town at the meeting of the Minnesota River and the Pomme de Terre River. Researchers can locate family sites near the Appleton Cem and trace the rural roads crossing into neighboring Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle counties.

  8. 2019 Map of Appleton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Appleton, 2019 Print
    2019 Appleton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Appleton sits at a geographic crossroads in western Minnesota, where the Pomme de Terre River meets the Minnesota River. Researchers can trace the layout of the town and locate historical sites like Appleton Cem and Minnesota Valley Cem among the prairie wetlands.

  9. 2022 Map of Appleton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Appleton, 2022 Print
    2022 Appleton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Appleton and the surrounding river bluffs are captured in this recent survey at the junction of four counties. Researchers can trace local roots at the Appleton Cem and Minnesota Valley Cem or follow the paths of the Minnesota River Trl.

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