1967 Map of Luverne

About this map

The Rock River valley and the quartzite heights of The Blue Mound define the landscape of Rock County in the late 1960s. The city of Luverne serves as a regional hub, its grid including landmarks like the City Hall, Armory, and the St Catherines Sch. Transportation is central to the area's layout, with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago and North Western railroads intersecting near the County Fairground. Outside the city center, the terrain is marked by a legacy of stone and soil extraction, evidenced by several Quarries and Gravel Pits along the river's path. Cultural and community sites are well-documented, from the Blue Mound Wayside Chapel to the Drive-in Theater south of town, while multiple burial grounds such as Maplewood Cemetery and the Norwegian Cem provide vital records for genealogical research.