1960 Map of Shieldsville

About this map

Shieldsville and Warsaw anchor this map of the lake-strewn landscape in Rice County, where the Cannon River weaves through a complex network of glacial basins. The 1960 field survey reveals a settled agricultural and recreational district characterized by an unusually high density of rural schoolhouses and neighborhood landmarks. Genealogists will find the Trebon Cem and Trebon Sch in the northwest, while the southern reaches near the C & G W railroad tracks include the Trinity Sch and Kennyville Sch. The interior is dominated by large water bodies such as French Lake and Cedar Lake, many of which are buffered by localized wetlands and marshes. This landscape reflects the mid-century transition of central Minnesota, where traditional townships like Erin, Wells, and Morristown maintained distinct rural identities through their local Townhall and school sites before late-century consolidation.