1965 Map of Le Sueur

About this map

The Minnesota River meanders through the heart of this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a natural boundary between several Minnesota counties and supporting the growth of Le Sueur. This river valley orientation is further defined by the Chicago And North Western railroad, which tracks the eastern bank through the settlement of Ottawa. The local economy of the mid-twentieth century is visible through a high concentration of Gravel Pits distributed along the river bluffs, particularly near the Prairie Forest region.