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1958 Map of Mound

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The western reaches of Lake Minnetonka dominate this late-1950s landscape, where intricate bays and islands define the local geography. The village of Mound serves as a central hub, situated near Langdon Lake and the various arms of the larger lake system, including Jennings Bay and Cooks Bay. This era shows a transition from rural lakeside retreats to established suburban settlements, supported by the rail lines of the Great Northern and the Minneapolis and St Louis railroads.

Further west, the map details smaller farming communities and educational landmarks like St Bonifacius and the Jesuit Seminary near Parley Lake. Local history is preserved through the locations of the Copeland Sch and Lyndale Sch, alongside numerous named points and islands such as Phelps Island and Enchanted Island. The mapping of small camps like Christmas Tree Camp and Kingswood Camp highlights the area's mid-century character as a premier regional destination for recreation and residential growth.