1974 Map of Rock Dell

About this map

Rock Dell and the surrounding townships of Canisteo, Salem, and Vernon characterize this mid-1970s landscape on the border of Dodge and Olmsted Counties. The region is defined by the winding course of Salem Creek and the South Fork Zumbro River, which cut through a predominantly agricultural terrain marked by numerous Gravel Pits and a Sandpit. Local life centers on rural crossroads and spiritual landmarks such as East St Olaf Ch, West St Olaf Ch, and the Zion Cem. A notable cluster of activity appears at Shanty Town in the northeast, while the southern half of the map shows the transition into Oslo and the namesake township of Rock Dell. The detailed mapping of fence and field lines provides a precise view of mid-century land use and property boundaries in this part of Southern Minnesota.