1900s (20th Century) Maps of Benson, Minnesota
Explore 6 historic maps of Benson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Benson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
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Start exploring Benson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.
Benson, MN maps
(6)- 1953 Map of Saint Cloud, 1968 Print
1953 Saint Cloud1968 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1957 Map of Saint Cloud
1957 Saint Cloud1957 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1958 Map of Saint Cloud
1958 Saint Cloud1958 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1968 Map of Benson, 1970 Print
1968 Benson1970 Print · USGSBenson 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. - 1968 Map of Clontarf South, 1970 Print
1968 Clontarf South1970 Print · USGSSwift 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. - 1986 Map of Willmar
1986 Willmar1986 Print · USGSWest-central Minnesota in the mid-eighties was a landscape of rail-dependent prairie towns and extensive waterfowl conservation areas. Researchers can trace the path of the Burlington Northern through Kerkhoven or explore the lake-dotted terrain of Sibley State Park.2 unique versions available
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