1970s Maps of Traverse County, Minnesota

Explore 23 historic maps of Traverse County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Traverse County, MN maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Browns Valley, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Browns Valley, 1974 Print
    1971 Browns Valley
    1974 Print · USGS
    Browns Valley occupied this critical continental divide in the early seventies, positioned between two major reservoirs at the Minnesota-South Dakota border. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water geography of the era, locating the Burlington Northern line, the Valley View Cem, and the Townhall.

  2. 1971 Map of Peever NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Peever NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Peever NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and Minnesota come into focus in the early 1970s, defined by the winding waters of Lake Traverse. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Trinity Church, the township Townhall, and family-named features like Jensen Island.

  3. 1972 Map of Rosholt, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Rosholt, 1974 Print
    1972 Rosholt
    1974 Print · USGS
    Prairie life in Roberts County during the early seventies is defined by the rail lines and reservation lands surrounding the town of Rosholt. Researchers can trace local genealogy through sites like Hillside Cem and St Peter Cem or explore the water management history of Reservation Dam.

  4. 1972 Map of Boisberg, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Boisberg, 1974 Print
    1972 Boisberg
    1974 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Minnesota and the Dakotas come alive in the early seventies, centered on the Bois De Sioux River. Researchers can trace old rail siding communities like White Rock and Boisberg or locate family plots at Lake View Cem.

  5. 1972 Map of Wheaton West, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Wheaton West, 1974 Print
    1972 Wheaton West
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-South Dakota borderlands appear in the 1970s as a landscape of managed waterways and rail-side commerce. Researchers can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line through Wheaton or locate landmarks like Nelson Cem and Larsens Camp.

  6. 1972 Map of Beardsley NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Beardsley NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Beardsley NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the early seventies, centered on the broad waters of Lake Traverse. Genealogists and historians can locate the Lake View Cem and small rural hubs like Dakomin and Layden.

  7. 1973 Map of Fairmount, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Fairmount, 1975 Print
    1973 Fairmount
    1975 Print · USGS
    Fairmount and the surrounding prairie of the Red River Valley are seen here in the early seventies as a vital rail hub on the North Dakota-Minnesota border. Researchers can trace the paths of the Soo Line, locate the Fairmount Cem, and explore old rural sites like Childs.

  8. 1974 Map of Beardsley, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Beardsley, 1976 Print
    1974 Beardsley
    1976 Print · USGS
    Beardsley and the surrounding prairie wetlands are captured here in the mid-1970s as a hub of rail transit and wildlife conservation. Researchers can locate Beardsley Cem, trace the Burlington Northern railroad, and explore the sprawling National Waterfowl Production Area.

  9. 1974 Map of Graceville NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Graceville NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Graceville NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Traverse and Stevens counties are captured here in the mid-1970s, showing a prairie landscape defined by massive townships and managed water. Trace local history through a Townhall and family farmsteads in Dollymount and Leonardsville.

  10. 1974 Map of Barry, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Barry, 1976 Print
    1974 Barry
    1976 Print · USGS
    Big Stone County is characterized by its prairie wetlands and rail-line settlements in the mid-1970s. Local researchers can trace the footprint of Barry along the Burlington Northern tracks and explore the numerous conservation sites like Taffe State Wildlife Management Area.

  11. 1974 Map of Beardsley NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Beardsley NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Beardsley NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Traverse County townships near the Dakota border show a landscape of drainage engineering and prairie conservation in the mid-seventies. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Siloah Ch and Zion Cem among the agricultural Walls and Parnell townships.

  12. 1974 Map of Wheaton SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Wheaton SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Wheaton SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Traverse and Grant counties are captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing a meticulously drained prairie landscape shaped by agriculture. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Zion Cem, the Simpson Landing Strip, and the winding path of Twelvemile Creek.

  13. 1974 Map of Dumont, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Dumont, 1976 Print
    1974 Dumont
    1976 Print · USGS
    Traverse County agriculture and rail transport are captured here in the mid-seventies, centered on the corridor of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific. Researchers can trace old township lines in Croke and Tara or locate family sites near St Patrick Cem and Dumont.

  14. 1974 Map of Wheaton East, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Wheaton East, 1976 Print
    1974 Wheaton East
    1976 Print · USGS
    Traverse County farming communities and water management are captured in the 1970s before modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Johns Cem, trace the diagonal Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line, and find the rural settlement of Dollymount.

  15. 1974 Map of Charlesville, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Charlesville, 1976 Print
    1974 Charlesville
    1976 Print · USGS
    The rural plains of Traverse County are captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape transformed by large-scale agricultural drainage. Researchers can trace the rail-side settlement of Charlesville and the complex network of waterways like Fivemile Creek and the Mustinka River.

  16. 1974 Map of Johnson, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Johnson, 1976 Print
    1974 Johnson
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western Minnesota farmland near the Traverse and Big Stone county line is captured here in the mid-seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridor through Johnson, locate the Trinity Ch, and explore the drainage of Moonshine Lakebed.

  17. 1974 Map of Wheaton NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Wheaton NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Wheaton NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Traverse County agriculture and water management take center stage in the mid-seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Taylor Ch, Sharon Cem, and Monson Cem amidst an intricate network of drainage ditches.

  18. 1974 Map of Graceville, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Graceville, 1976 Print
    1974 Graceville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Graceville flourished as a vital rail crossroads in the 1970s, where two major lines met amidst a landscape of prairie potholes and productive farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layout near Graceville Cem, the secluded Big Stone Colony, and landmarks like Stanley Field.

  19. 1977 Map of Wheaton West, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Wheaton West, 1978 Print
    1977 Wheaton West
    1978 Print · USGS
    The agricultural landscape around the Minnesota-South Dakota border is captured here in the late 1970s. Trace the path of the Mustinka River as it flows past Wheaton toward the expansive waters of Mud Lake and Lake Traverse.
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  20. 1977 Map of Rosholt, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Rosholt, 1979 Print
    1977 Rosholt
    1979 Print · USGS
    Roberts County and the borderlands of South Dakota and Minnesota are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the grid of rural farmsteads surrounding the town of Rosholt and examine the shoreline detail of Lake Traverse and Mud Lake.

  21. 1977 Map of Beardsley NW, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Beardsley NW, 1979 Print
    1977 Beardsley NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-South Dakota borderlands appear in striking detail in the late seventies, showing the agricultural plains above Lake Traverse. Researchers can trace the lakeside settlement at Dakomin and the precise layout of farmsteads and field patterns across this border region.

  22. 1977 Map of Browns Valley, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Browns Valley, 1979 Print
    1977 Browns Valley
    1979 Print · USGS
    Browns Valley occupies a unique position on the Continental Divide in the late seventies. Family historians and land researchers can trace the town layout and the precise banks of Big Stone Lake, Lake Traverse, and the Little Minnesota River.

  23. 1977 Map of Peever NE, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Peever NE, 1979 Print
    1977 Peever NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota and Minnesota borderlands are captured in the late 1970s, showcasing the agricultural intensity near the continental divide. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise location of farmsteads and field lines between Lake Traverse and the Minnesota River.

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