Historical Maps of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

What stories do these 10 old maps tell about Detroit Lakes's past? From 1953 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Detroit Lakes's history through maps:

  • Trace Detroit Lakes's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Detroit Lakes's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Detroit Lakes, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes, including Brainerd, Douglas County, and others.

  2. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1977 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1977 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes, including Brainerd, Douglas County, and others.

  3. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1977 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1977 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes, including Brainerd, Douglas County, and others.

  4. 1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Brainerd
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes, including Brainerd, Douglas County, and others.

  5. 1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Brainerd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes, including Brainerd, Douglas County, and others.

  6. 1959 Map of Detroit Lakes, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Detroit Lakes, 1960 Print
    1959 Detroit Lakes
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes.

  7. 1959 Map of Detroit Lakes, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Detroit Lakes, 1982 Print
    1959 Detroit Lakes
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes.

  8. 1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Brainerd
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes, including Brainerd, Douglas County, and others.

  9. 1986 Map of Detroit Lakes
    1986 Map of Detroit Lakes
    1986 Detroit Lakes
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes, including Otter Tail County, Wadena County, and others.

  10. 1986 Map of Detroit Lakes, 1989 Print
    1986 Map of Detroit Lakes, 1989 Print
    1986 Detroit Lakes
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Detroit Lakes, including Otter Tail County, Wadena County, and others.

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