1964 Map of Courtland
USGS Topo · Published 1965About this map
The Minnesota River forms the southern boundary of this mid-1960s landscape, where the Chicago and North Western railway runs parallel to the water through the village of Courtland. North of the river valley, the geography is dominated by the sprawling, irregular waters of Swan Lake, characterized by a complex network of bays and islands. Named features such as Poor Farm Bay, Nelson Bay, and Johnson Island suggest a long history of local land use and residency around the shoreline. The map reveals a tight-knit rural community structure, anchored by numerous country churches and schools including Zion Ch and School No 1281. Genealogists will find particular value in the clearly marked burial grounds like Brighton Cem and Evangelical Cem, which serve as vital markers for family history research in this agricultural region.
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