1974 Map of Milltown SW

About this map

The St Croix River carves a deep path through the southwestern corner of this 1974 orthophotoquad, defining the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. This specialized map format uses rectified aerial imagery to show the mid-1970s landscape in photographic detail, revealing a dense patchwork of agricultural fields and woodlots that characterize this part of Polk County. The small settlement of Cushing is visible as a focal point for the surrounding rural road network. Numerous glacial kettle lakes and wetlands pockmark the terrain, illustrating the region's post-glacial topography before modern development altered these drainage patterns. Local history researchers can use this visual record to identify exact farmstead locations and the extent of forest cover during this period.