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1974 Map of Mankato West

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Mankato West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The confluence of the Minnesota River and the Blue Earth River anchors this 1974 topographic record of a growing Midwestern hub. In Mankato and North Mankato, the map documents significant civic and educational infrastructure, from the Mankato State College (Highland Campus) to local anchors like Holy Rosary Sch and the Vocational Sch. The industrial and transit landscape is defined by the Chicago and North Western rail lines and scattered Gravel Pits, contrasting with the planned residential growth in LéHillier and Skyline.

West of the urban center, Minneopa State Park preserves the natural drop of Minneishinona Falls, while the surrounding townships of Belgrade and South Bend show a transition from agricultural fields to suburban expansion. Notable local landmarks including Herns-Oak Grove Cem and the Radio Tower (KYSM) provide precise points for genealogists and local historians tracking the physical evolution of the river valley.