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1955 Map of Rush City

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Rush City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The St Croix River forms a prominent natural boundary between Minnesota and Wisconsin, winding through a landscape shaped by glacial deposits and timber history. This mid-century survey reveals the established rail-and-river towns of Rush City and North Branch along the Northern Pacific railroad line, serving as local hubs for the surrounding farming townships. The eastern portion of the map showcases the river's complex hydrology, including the Lagoon and several creeks feeding into the main channel near Benson and Sunrise.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural landmarks, from the Taylor Sch to various denominational and historical burial grounds such as Swedish Cem, Covenant Cem, and an Indian Cem. The presence of the Sterling Lookout Tower and scattered Gravel Pits reflects the era's focus on resource management and infrastructure. The map also preserves the route of an Old Railroad Grade, marking the shift in transportation patterns as early logging lines were superseded by regional rail.