1958 Map of Rockford

About this map

The Crow River snakes through the heart of this landscape, marking the transition between the agricultural expanses of Wright Co and Hennepin Co. In the late 1950s, the region was defined by a dense network of local landmarks, including the Berning Mill on the river and numerous rural educational hubs like Oakdale Sch and North Rockford Sch. The infrastructure of the era is anchored by three major rail lines — the Great Northern, Soo Line, and Northern Pacific — which facilitated the growth of settlements like Maple Plain and Hamel.