1950s Maps of Winona County, Minnesota

1. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print

   

   1953 Saint Paul

   1964 Print · USGS

   The Twin Cities and the Mississippi River valley are captured here at a mid-century turning point. Trace the early growth of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alongside landmarks like Lake Minnetonka and the St Croix River.

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4. 1953 Map of Eau Claire, 1965 Print

   

   1953 Eau Claire

   1965 Print · USGS

   West-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and vast wildlife refuges during the transition from rails to modern highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western or locate family-named landmarks like Decorah Mound and Chippewa Island.

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7. 1954 Map of Chatfield, 1956 Print

   

   1954 Chatfield

   1956 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Minnesota's river valleys and rail towns are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the region's transition from a rural schoolhouse network to modern townships. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Loughrey Sch or Casper Sch and early church sites such as Root Prairie Ch.

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10. 1954 Map of Lewiston, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Lewiston

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southeast Minnesota’s transition from prairie to deep river coulees is captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from Lodahl School and Jenkins School to the Brethren Church and the Fish Hatchery near Peterson.

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13. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print

    

    1954 Mason City

    1967 Print · USGS

    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.

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16. 1956 Map of La Crescent, 1958 Print

    

    1956 La Crescent

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River borderlands thrive in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from the high ridges of Houston and Winona counties to the Wisconsin prairie. Genealogists can trace family names across South Ridge Ch, Loretta Sch, and cemeteries like Crucifixion Cem.

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19. 1957 Map of Mason City

    

    1957 Mason City

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River.

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22. 1958 Map of Mason City

    

    1958 Mason City

    1958 Print · USGS

    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin.

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25. 1958 Map of Eau Claire

    

    1958 Eau Claire

    1958 Print · USGS

    Western Wisconsin in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and massive wildlife refuges. Trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western between Eau Claire and Marshfield, or explore the terrain around Iron Mound and Lake Wissota.

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28. 1958 Map of Houston, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Houston

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southeast Minnesota in the late fifties shows a landscape of deep valleys and high ridges centered on Houston. Genealogists can trace rural life through numerous landmarks like Vinegar Hill Sch, St Patricks Cem Ch, and the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.

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31. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print

    

    1958 La Crosse

    1979 Print · USGS

    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.

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34. 1959 Map of Saint Paul

    

    1959 Saint Paul

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appear here in the late fifties, showing the peak of the rail era and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Lake Minnetonka, the Univ Of Minn Rosemount Research Center, or the growing neighborhoods of Richfield.

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