1951 Map of Stillwater

About this map

The St Croix River serves as the central artery for this mid-century look at the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. The riverfront is dominated by the industrial and civic presence of Stillwater, which includes the Minnesota State Prison complex situated just north of Bayport. To the west, the landscape is peppered with smaller lakes like Silver Lake and Long Lake, while the eastern Wisconsin shore around Houlton remains largely rural. This era shows a community deeply integrated with its rail infrastructure, with lines like the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie and the Chicago and North Western threading through the river bluffs. Local institutions such as Lakeview Hospital and the Washington School mark the town's social center, while family histories are anchored at the Boutwell Cem and Rutherford Cem.