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1958 Map of Excelsior

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Excelsior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The complex shoreline of Lake Minnetonka dominates this mid-century portrait of suburban Hennepin County, where established lakeside communities like Excelsior and Wayzata are shown alongside evolving recreational and residential developments. The 1972 photorevisions, indicated in purple, highlight the growth of transportation and housing around the Lower Lake and northern bays. Several country clubs, including Woodhill Country Club and Lafayette Country Club, dot the landscape, reflecting the area's long-standing status as a premier destination for leisure and seasonal living.

Local landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater in Minnetonka and the Sewage Disposal plant near Wayzata Bay capture the infrastructure of a burgeoning post-war suburb. Educational and spiritual life is anchored by sites like Orono High School, Clear Springs School, and Resurrection Cemetery. The map also traces the routes of the Northern and Chicago rail lines as they navigate the irregular terrain between Maxwell Bay and Gideon Bay.