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1958 Map of Gracelock NE

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Gracelock NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Shakopee Creek winds through the rural landscape of West Central Minnesota, crossing the boundary between Swift and Chippewa counties. This 1950s survey captures a highly organized agricultural district defined by its township grid, including portions of Torning, Cashel, Grace, Mandt, and Swenoda. The distribution of local landmarks suggests a landscape of small family farms, each served by a nearby rural education center.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these mid-century farming communities through the placement of multiple numbered schoolhouses, such as School No 2193 and School No 306, scattered across the plains. The presence of St Johns Ch near the southern county line and local Gravel Pits reflects the spiritual and industrial infrastructure that supported the area's residents. The map's detailed topography reveals the subtle elevation changes of the prairie and the natural drainage patterns dictated by the creek's meandering path.