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1950 Map of St. Cloud

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of St. Cloud
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing the landscape as it flows past the industrial and educational centers of St Cloud and Sauk Rapids. In the southern half, the urban footprint is densely detailed, showcasing the State Teachers College along the riverbanks and the sprawling grounds of the State Reformatory. Local infrastructure is well-defined, from the Municipal Airport to the Veterans Hospital and the prominent St Cloud Hosp.

Beyond the city limits, the map reveals a rural network of named school districts, such as School No 49 and School No 44, alongside numerous family and community cemeteries like North Star Cem and Brockway Cem. The influence of the Great Northern railroad is evident, following the river valley through Sartell and Watab. To the north, the terrain transitions to the water-rich areas around Little Rock Lake and the smaller Watab Lake.