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1951 Map of Lake City

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lake City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Lake Pepin and the Zumbro River valley define the landscape of this 1951 study, where the river-and-rail economy of the mid-20th century is clearly visible. The prominent Sugarloaf Bluff and Central Point overlook the shoreline of Lake City, a major rail hub served by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. To the south, the winding course of the Zumbro River passes through the settlement of Zumbro Falls and near the Black Bridge, illustrating the region's reliance on these water corridors.

Rural development is marked by a dense network of country schools and family-named landmarks like McGuigan Sch, Gerken Coulee, and Horigan Hill. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous historic cemeteries, including Oakwood Cem, Lakewood Cem, and Jacksonville Cem. This survey captures the transition from high bluff terrain to the fertile coulees of Hyde Park and Mazeppa townships during a period of established agricultural growth.