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1966 Map of Douglas

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Douglas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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The South Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River cuts through the northwest corner of this 1966 survey, providing a natural anchor for the settlement of Genoa. The landscape is a mix of agricultural plots and protected timber, with a large portion of the northern half designated as the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The era's transportation network is prominently defined by the intersection of the Chicago Great Western and the Chicago and North Western railroads, which facilitated the growth of rural centers like Douglas.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from several country schools like Stone Corner Sch and Bandel Sch to multiple burial grounds including Center Grove Cem and Mount Hope Cem. On the southeastern edge, the encroaching Rochester Corp Boundary signals the transition from rural townships like Kalmar and Cascade into the city's suburban expansion, marked by the Rochester Country Club and the Radio Tower (KROC-TV).