1953 Map of New Ulm

About this map

The Minnesota Valley carves a deep path through the heart of this mid-century landscape, framing the historical and cultural development of south-central Minnesota. Along its banks, the Upper Sioux Indian Res and Lower Sioux Indian Res mark significant ancestral and sovereign lands, while the Milford State Monument stands as a commemorative landmark. The map reveals a dense agricultural and rail-based economy, with the Great Northern RR and the Chicago and North Western RR connecting dozens of prairie settlements like Montevideo, Olivia, and Glencoe.