1965 Map of Minnesota Falls

About this map

The confluence of Hawk Creek and the Yellow Medicine River defines this riverine landscape along the border of Chippewa and Renville counties. In the mid-1960s, the area centered on the small settlement of Minnesota Falls, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad follows the winding path of the Minnesota River. The map illustrates a community anchored by local institutions, such as the Vesper Song Chapel and the Hawk Creek Ch, alongside a rural Townhall. Notable for genealogists and local historians, the sheet includes portions of the Upper Sioux Indian Community and Sioux Agency Twp, reflecting the deep cultural and administrative heritage of the region. Scattered Gravel Pits and a Sandpit indicate the local extractive industry that supported the county's infrastructure during this era.