1963 Map of Lynd

About this map

Lynd serves as the focal point for this early 1960s survey of Lyon County, situated where the Great Northern railroad follows the winding path of the Redwood River. The settlement pattern reflects the late pioneer and early industrial era, with clear boundaries for Nordland, Grandview, and Island Lake townships. A significant portion of the river valley is preserved within Camden State Park, while the surrounding prairie is marked by numerous Gravel Pits and the drainage of Three Mile Creek. For genealogists, the Zion Cem provides a specific point of interest in the western portion of the quadrangle. The map is particularly notable for including fine red dashed lines that indicate fence and field lines as they appeared on aerial photographs from the late 1950s, offering a rare look at mid-century agricultural partitions.