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1951 Map of Mankato East
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1951 Map of Mankato East

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Le Sueur River and its tributaries carve a distinct path through this south-central Minnesota landscape, defining the rural character of Blue Earth County just after mid-century. While the growing city of Mankato anchors the western edge, the map reveals a dense network of country schoolhouses and parish churches that served the surrounding agrarian townships. One can trace the early educational geography through labels like Sugar Grove Sch, Jubilee Sch, and the Brick Sch. The rail infrastructure of the era is prominent, with the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Great Western lines connecting small hubs like Eagle Lake, Madison Lake, and Smiths Mill. The presence of numerous small cemeteries, such as McPherson Cem and Meto-McPherson Cem, alongside landmarks like the Town Hall in Decoria, offers significant detail for genealogical research into the families who settled this lake-dotted region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain