1959 Map of Audubon

About this map

The town of Audubon serves as a central hub in this western Minnesota landscape, situated where the Northern Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line across the glacial prairie. In the late 1950s, this area was defined by a dense network of water bodies, from the large expanse of Long Lake to smaller basins like Strunk Lake and Audubon Lake. The cultural landscape is marked by long-standing institutions such as Immanuel Cem and the Maple Grove Sch, while newer developments like the Drive-in Theater and the Detroit Lakes Landing Field suggest the post-war shift toward modern transportation and leisure. Further south, the rural character is anchored by the Lake Eunice Ch and a series of interconnected lakes including Pearl Lake and Lake Eunice, illustrating a region where the natural environment and local community infrastructure are tightly integrated.