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1939 Map of Rochester

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Rochester anchors the southwestern corner of this 1930s landscape, a growing regional hub defined by the expansive Rochester State Hospital complex and the Fair Grounds. The city's early aviation and industrial footprint is visible through the Landing Field and a dense network of rail lines including the Chicago and Northwestern and Chicago Great Western. Beyond the city, the terrain is shaped by the winding Zumbro River and its forks, which cut through the townships of Haverhill and Farmington.

Rural life in the late 1930s is documented through an exceptional density of country schools and small rail stops like Haverhill Sta. Local landmarks such as Rattlesnake Pt and the Power House on the Zumbro highlight the era's physical geography. This survey provides a vital record of the scattered school districts, from South Troy Sch to School No 99, before the mid-century consolidation of these rural communities.