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1965 Map of Minneapolis South

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Minneapolis South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Solomon River meanders sharply through the heart of Ottawa County, creating a complex series of oxbows and fertile bottomlands that define the region's geography. On the northern bank, the city of Minneapolis serves as a local hub, flanked by the Santa Fe and Topeka Atchison and Union Pacific railroads. The town's aviation history is well-represented by both the Solomon Valley Airport and the Minneapolis City County Airport, located just southwest of the main settlement.

South of the river, the terrain transitions into the more dissected topography of the Center and Bennington townships, where Battle Creek and Antelope Creek have carved distinct valleys. Smaller settlements like Lindsey and landmarks such as Highland Cemetery provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The map also captures the essential water network of the plains, including Salt Creek and Pipe Cr, which converge near the rail junctions that once drove the local economy.