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1972 Map of Rochester

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Rochester is depicted during a period of significant expansion, with the central city core surrounded by emerging neighborhoods and institutional growth. The urban landscape is defined by its healthcare and educational facilities, including St Marys Hospital, Olmsted Community Hospital, and the sprawling grounds of the Rochester State Hospital. The South Fork Zumbro River and Cascade Creek wind through the city, feeding into Silver Lake near the city center.

Transport and industry are represented by the Chicago and North Western rail lines and numerous Gravel Pits concentrated in the Cascade township. To the north and east, the transition into more rural terrain is marked by the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest and the quiet community of Ringe. The map also captures several historic local burial grounds, including Oakwood Cemetery and Fitch Cem.