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1967 Map of Hudson

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hudson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The St Croix River serves as the central artery for this border region between Minnesota and Wisconsin, defining the character of the growing communities along its banks. The map reveals a post-war landscape transitioning from rural townships like West Lakeland and Baytown to burgeoning riverfront settlements such as Lakeland Shores and Lake St Croix Beach. Transportation networks are prominent, featuring the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads following the river valley, alongside the Lake Elmo Airport further inland.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of rural landmarks, including St Lucas Ch, St Peters Ch, and the Mound Prairie Cem. The presence of the Bissels Mounds near Valley Creek provides a tangible link to the area's ancient topographic history, while scattered Gravel Pits and a Quarry indicate the local industrial extraction supporting mid-century suburban expansion.