1966 Map of Elysian

About this map

The Chicago Great Western railroad forms the industrial spine of this mid-1960s landscape, connecting the village of Elysian with the small community of Greenland to the west. This area on the border of Le Sueur and Waseca counties is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including the expansive Lake Francis and Lake Elysian. The map reveals a land transitioning from agriculture to lakeside development, with numerous named points such as Carpenters Point, Clarks Point, and Savages Point jutting into the waters.