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1958 Map of Shakopee

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Shakopee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Minnesota River carves a deep valley through this mid-century landscape, separating the industrial and residential hubs of Chaska and Shakopee. During this era, the river plain is marked by a complex system of waterways, including Chaska Lake and Gifford Lake, protected by a prominent Levee. The settlement pattern reflects deep-rooted community foundations, with numerous religious and educational institutions like Assumption Seminary, St Marks Sch, and St Marys Sch serving the growing population centers.

Transportation corridors dominate the terrain, as the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western railroads facilitate local industry. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of burial grounds across Carver and Scott counties, from the Moravian Cem to the Guardian Angel Cem. The northern uplands are characterized by a dense concentration of glacial lakes, such as Lake Minnewashta and Lake Riley, illustrating the transition from the river valley to the lake-studded plains of Chanhassen.