1964 Map of New Ulm

About this map

New Ulm serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, situated at the confluence of the Minnesota River and the Cottonwood River. The town's grid is dense with institutions like Cathedral High Sch, Martin Luther College, and Loretto Hospital, reflecting its role as a regional educational and medical hub. The Chicago and North Western railroad corridors parallel the river valley, facilitating the movement of goods through the agricultural landscape. To the south, Flandrau State Park surrounds Lake Cottonwood, providing a preserved natural break from the industrial and residential development of the city. Beyond the main settlement, the rural landscape of Lafayette and Courtland is dotted with gravel pits and local landmarks such as Klossner and the St Josephs Cem, illustrating the 20th-century transition between developed town life and the surrounding farm economy.