1985 Map of Stillwater

About this map

The Lower St Croix River State Park Riverway anchors this mid-1980s landscape, marking the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. This map captures the region at a time when the Soo Line and C & NW railroads still defined the logistics of smaller agricultural and timber towns like Deer Park and Arcola. The river corridor, home to Interstate State Park, shows the dramatic geography of Taylors Falls and St Croix Falls, while the surrounding hinterland is dotted with specialized land uses like the Minnesota State Prison and numerous conservation sites, including the Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area. Numerous small lake clusters and creek networks such as the Apple River and Sunrise River indicate a landscape dominated by water-level geography, influencing the placement of settlements like Marine on St Croix and the cluster of airports serving the outskirts of the Twin Cities metro area.