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1965 Map of Nicollet

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Nicollet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Swan Lake and Middle Lake dominate this mid-century landscape in Nicollet County, showcasing a complex network of bays, islands, and points. The town of Nicollet sits at a critical junction where the Chicago and North Western railroad meets local transit routes. Significant local history is preserved in the naming of waterfront features such as Poor Farm Landing and Nicollet Landing, which reflect early access points to the expansive local waters.

The presence of the Old Fort Road cutting through the northern townships of New Sweden and Granby points to historical military and pioneer travel corridors. Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of St Nicholas Ch, Nicollet Cem, and St Paul Cem. The transition from the marshy boundaries of Mud Lake and Little Lake to the organized township grids of Oshawa and Belgrade illustrates the mid-century agricultural and civic character of south-central Minnesota.