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1958 Map of New Ulm

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

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Minnesota River carves a deep path through the Minnesota Valley, serving as the primary geographic corridor for this region of south-central Minnesota. In the mid-1950s, the landscape is defined by a dense grid of agricultural townships and a robust rail network, including the Chicago and North Western Ry and the Minneapolis and St Louis Ry. These lines connect essential prairie hubs like Montevideo, Redwood Falls, and Hutchinson.

Cultural landmarks such as the Upper Sioux Indian Mission and the Morton Indian Mission are situated along the river's bluffs, reflecting the area's complex history. The northern and eastern sections are dotted with numerous prairie lakes, including Lake Lillian and the large Swan Lake. This survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns before the extensive modern highway expansions, showing how small towns like Clara City and Gaylord anchored their respective counties.