1966 Map of Long Prairie

About this map

The Long Prairie River and the Great Northern railroad corridor define the local geography of central Minnesota in the mid-1960s. The town of Long Prairie serves as the focal point, showing a developed street grid adjacent to its industrial and utility infrastructure, including a sewage disposal plant and a prominent Substation. The surrounding landscape is characterized by a high density of water bodies such as Charlotte Lake, Latimer Lake, and the expansive Big Swan Lake to the southeast. Genealogists and local researchers can locate several significant burial grounds, notably Lutheran Cem, St Mary Cem, and Long Prairie Cem. The rural outskirts are dotted with small-scale industry and landmarks of the era, from numerous Gravel Pits to a drive-in theater and a central Townhall.