1974 Map of Prior Lake
USGS Topo · Published 1976About this map
Prior Lake Indian Res sits at the heart of this landscape, nestled among a sprawling system of glacial lakes that defined the region's development during the 1970s. The interconnected waters of Lower Prior Lake and Upper Prior Lake separate the established community of Prior Lake from smaller settlements like Grainwood and the northern reach of Shakopee. This survey captures the transition of the area into a suburban and recreational hub, evidenced by the Drive-in Theater and the Franciscan Retreat Center. Transport and industry are marked by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad line, while several cemeteries, including St Michaels Cem and Concord Cem, provide critical points of interest for genealogists tracing families in Scott County. Farther south, the terrain becomes more rural, punctuated by named bodies of water like Fish Lake and Cynthia Lake.
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