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1968 Map of Starbuck

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Starbuck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The lakeside community of Starbuck serves as the focal point of this late 1960s survey, positioned at the western edge of Lake Minnewaska. The landscape is defined by its glacial history, prominently displayed through the numerous water bodies like White Bear Lake and the complex terrain of the Blue Mounds within Glacial Lakes State Park. Transport and commerce are anchored by the Northern Pacific railroad line, which runs parallel to the Little Chippewa River, and the local Starbuck Airport.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including the Bethany Ch and several burial sites such as Minnewaska Cem, Bethany Cem, and Front Cem. The map provides a look at the region's infrastructure, from the Marina on the lakefront to the County Ditch No 2, reflecting a period when small-town Minnesota life was deeply integrated with its natural water resources and agricultural surroundings.