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1969 Map of Park Rapids

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Park Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Park Rapids serves as the focal point for this Hubbard County landscape, where the confluence of the Fishhook River and Straight River shaped the local economy and layout. The town is flanked by significant water bodies, notably Fishhook Lake and Potato Lake, which support a mix of seasonal and year-round residences including a Trailer Park. The infrastructure of the late 1960s is well-documented, showing the Burlington Northern railroad corridor and the Park Rapids Municipal Airport.

Local social and civic life is anchored by landmarks like the Fairground, Greenwood Cem, and several country churches such as Northern Pine Ch. Recreation and leisure are also prominent, evidenced by the Headwaters Country Club, a Drive-in Theater, and the Fish Hatchery. This map preserves the mid-century character of the region before the expansion of modern lakefront development, capturing the balance between the agricultural lands of Todd and Henrietta townships and the natural waterways of northern Minnesota.