The Museum’s archives contain a number of different maps and land records available for research purposes.
Rural Schools
Take a look at the map to see where the 73 country schools were located in Pipestone County.
Close Brothers Land Sale Records
In the archives are original contracts buyers signed from the Close Brothers Land Company.
Street Names
Check out what the early streets were named in Pipestone.
Cemeteries of Pipestone County
Use the map to view where the 18 cemeteries in Pipestone County are located.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Useful for property research these maps indicate what materials a building was constructed of, the type of heating, and more. The Museum holds a complete collection of Sanborn Fire Maps for the City of Pipestone.
Plat Maps
The following plat books for Pipestone County are in the collection: 1898, 1914, 1936, 1950, 1954, 1961, 1962, 1972, 1979 and up until 2013. Certain years are also available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop.
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