1986 Map of Montevideo

About this map

The Minnesota River carves a deep valley through this agricultural landscape, defining the character of western Minnesota in the mid-1980s. The confluence of the Chippewa River and the Minnesota at Montevideo serves as a primary regional hub, while the Burlington Northern railroad lines track the movement of goods between prairie grain elevators and larger markets. The map reveals a densely organized township grid, including Sparta, Ten Mile Lake, and Sacred Heart, reflecting the deeply rooted farming heritage of the region.