1965 Map of Claremont

About this map

Claremont and the smaller settlement of Eden serve as the primary focal points of this mid-1960s agricultural survey in Dodge County. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated drainage and transport networks, including Judicial Ditch No 1 and numerous meandering watercourses such as Dodge Center Creek and the South Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River. This era captures the height of rail-dependent commerce for these rural communities, with the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Great Western railroads both traversing the territory. Genealogists can find localized historical markers like the Claremont Street Cem, while the industrial presence is marked by scattered gravel pits. The map illustrates a well-ordered grid of townships, including Ellington, Concord, Wasioja, and Ripley, reflecting the settled, productive nature of the Minnesota prairie during this period.