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1960s Maps of Wright County, Minnesota

Explore 10 historic maps of Wright County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Wright County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Wright County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Wright County, MN maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Clear Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Clear Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Clear Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, this area of central Minnesota was defined by its glacial lakes and the rail corridor connecting Clear Lake and Becker. Researchers can trace family history through the Cem and local landmarks like the Aqueduct or Mosford Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1961 Map of Big Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Big Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Big Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Sherburne County and the upper Mississippi corridor are shown here in the early sixties as a network of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town of Big Lake, the settlement of Bailey, and the old Great Northern rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Silver Creek, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Silver Creek, 1963 Print
    1961 Silver Creek
    1963 Print · USGS
    Wright County in the early 1960s was a landscape of glacial lakes and small rail-side settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Highland Cem, the Carter Sch, and the local Silver Creek Ch along the Great Northern line.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Elk River, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Elk River, 1963 Print
    1961 Elk River
    1963 Print · USGS
    Elk River and the banks of the Mississippi River are captured here in the early sixties as the region's rail and water network defined local life. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like St Andrews Cem, St Johns Sch, and the riverside powerplant.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Monticello, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Monticello, 1963 Print
    1961 Monticello
    1963 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Monticello and Big Lake are captured in the early sixties as they developed along the Mississippi River. Researchers can trace old family plots at Hillside Cemetery and Helm Cemetery or locate the historic Great Northern rail lines.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Monticello, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Monticello, 1965 Print
    1961 Monticello
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upper Mississippi valley river towns and rail corridors thrive here during the early sixties, caught between the prairie and the Big Woods. Researchers can trace family sites at St Henrys Cem, locate the Carter Sch, or follow the twin rail lines of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1961 Map of Elk River, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Elk River, 1965 Print
    1961 Elk River
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Elk River and Mississippi River valleys in the early 1960s showcase a landscape of shifting industry and conservation. Local researchers can trace family sites at Orrock Cem, find Zimmerman's post office, and locate the Sand Dunes Lookout Tower.
  22. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.
  25. 1967 Map of New Ulm
    1967 Map of New Ulm
    1967 New Ulm
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of river-valley missions and busy prairie rail towns. Researchers can trace the Yellow Medicine Trail and locate historic sites like the Morton Indian Mission and Milford State Monument.
  28. 1967 Map of Kimball, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Kimball, 1969 Print
    1967 Kimball
    1969 Print · USGS
    The village of Kimball and the surrounding prairie lakes are captured here in the late sixties as the region balanced agriculture with growing recreation. Researchers can trace the Soo Line corridor and locate local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and St Annes Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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