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1975 Map of Stillwater

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Stillwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The St Croix River serves as the central artery and natural border between Minnesota and Wisconsin in this 1975 edition, reflecting the mid-century development of the region's urban and natural landscapes. In the south, the expansion of Minneapolis and St Paul is evident, showing established suburbs like Roseville and Fridley near the Twin Cities Arsenal Military Reservation. Moving north, the landscape transitions from these dense municipal centers to the extensive forests and waterways that define the river valley.

Important cultural and protected lands are visible, including the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation and St Croix State Park. The map documents a complex hydrology of glacial lakes and rivers, such as the Rum River and Apple River, which historically supported timber transport and later recreational growth. Large regional settlements like Stillwater, Anoka, and Pine City are shown alongside an extensive transportation network of the Soo Line RR and Northern Pacific RR.