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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

The city of Rochester is the clear centerpiece of this 1970s landscape, illustrating a period of significant urban expansion and institutional growth. The map highlights the extensive medical and educational infrastructure that has come to define the region, including the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, the Rochester State Hospital, and the Olmsted Community Hospital. Educational institutions are dense throughout the city, ranging from local anchors like Marshall High School to the Rochester State Junior College.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain is shaped by the South Fork Zumbro River and its tributaries, while the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest occupies the northern reaches. Transportation history is visible through the Chicago and North Western rail lines. Notable landmarks such as the Oakwood Cemetery and Soldiers Field Park provide clear points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of this Olmsted County seat.