1958 Map of Mound

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Lake Minnetonka and its intricate network of bays and islands dominate this landscape west of Minneapolis. The 1950s shoreline shows a mix of summer camps and growing residential areas, including the waterfront communities of Mound and St Bonifacius. To the south, a Jesuit Seminary sits near the shores of Parley Lake, while the Burlington Northern and Chicago and North Western railroads traverse the northern sections through Lyndale and Independence. Cultural landmarks such as Kingswood Camp and Christmas Tree Camp highlight the area's legacy as a regional retreat. The terrain is a complex glacial puzzle of water and land, featuring numerous smaller bodies like Whaletail Lake and Lake Zumbra alongside family-named points and passes like Zimmermans Pass and Kings Point.