Old Maps of Minneapolis, Kansas for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Minneapolis with 17 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Minneapolis has changed over the decades.
Minneapolis, KS maps
(17)- 1892 Map of Minneapolis
1892 Minneapolis1892 Print · USGSOttawa and Cloud counties appear here in the 1890s as the railroad and river networks solidified the region's agricultural layout. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads and town sites along the Solomon River and railroads serving Minneapolis, Delphos, and Glasco.5 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
1955 Manhattan1964 Print · USGSNorth Central Kansas is captured here in the mid-fifties, just as major flood control projects began reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists can locate family sites near St. Joseph Church, Sunset Cemetery, or along the busy tracks of the Rock Island RR.4 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Manhattan
1956 Manhattan1956 Print · USGSNorth-central Kansas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Republican River and Smoky Hill River. Historians can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and Missouri Pacific RR through towns like Manhattan and Clay Center. - 1957 Map of Manhattan
1957 Manhattan1957 Print · USGSNortheast Kansas in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of expanding military installations and new water projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-river economy through the Union Pacific RR and old settlements like Clay Center or Marysville. - 1965 Map of Minneapolis South, 1966 Print
1965 Minneapolis South1966 Print · USGSOttawa County's river-bottom lands are shown in great detail during the mid-1960s, centered on the rail hub of Minneapolis. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Highland Cemetery, the small community of Lindsey, and the path of the Union Pacific railroad.2 unique versions available - 1965 Map of Minneapolis North, 1966 Print
1965 Minneapolis North1966 Print · USGSOttawa County, Kansas, is captured here in the mid-sixties at the junction of the Solomon River and major rail corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of Minneapolis and locate outlying rural landmarks like Hall Ch or the tiny settlement of Alfmil. - 1985 Map of Clay Center
1985 Clay Center1985 Print · USGSThe river valleys of North Central Kansas appear here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's agricultural layout and the rise of Milford Lake. Researchers can trace old township connections through settlements like Delphos, Idana, and Summerville.2 unique versions available - 2009 Map of Minneapolis South, 2009 Print
2009 Minneapolis South2009 Print · USGSOttawa County at the end of the first decade of the 2000s shows a landscape shaped by the Solomon River and its many tributaries. Trace family connections at Highland Cemetery or explore the rural settlement patterns near Lindsey and the Solomon Valley Airpark. - 2009 Map of Minneapolis North, 2009 Print
2009 Minneapolis North2009 Print · USGSOttawa County at the dawn of the 21st century reveals a landscape where the Solomon River and its many tributaries define the rural grid. Researchers can trace the layout of Minneapolis and locate smaller points of interest like Summerville and Alfmil. - 2012 Map of Minneapolis South, 2012 Print
2012 Minneapolis South2012 Print · USGSThe Ottawa County plains south of Minneapolis come into focus in the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by the Solomon River and its tributaries. Local history enthusiasts can trace rural development near Lindsey or locate family markers at Highland Cem. - 2012 Map of Minneapolis North, 2012 Print
2012 Minneapolis North2012 Print · USGSOttawa County agriculture and the winding Solomon River dominate this north-central Kansas landscape as it appeared in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns near Sumnerville and Alfmil or explore the northern reaches of Minneapolis. - 2015 Map of Minneapolis South, 2015 Print
2015 Minneapolis South2015 Print · USGSThe Solomon River valley south of Minneapolis is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of river geography and rural settlement. Genealogists and local historians can locate Highland Cem and the small community of Lindsey along the river's winding path. - 2016 Map of Minneapolis North, 2016 Print
2016 Minneapolis North2016 Print · USGSOttawa County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and organized township grids. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots around Minneapolis, the small settlement at Summerville, or the historic Hall Cem. - 2018 Map of Minneapolis North, 2018 Print
2018 Minneapolis North2018 Print · USGSOttawa County, Kansas, is documented here in the late twenty-teens, showing the agricultural landscape north of the county seat. Researchers can trace rural cemetery locations like Hall Cem and the small settlements of Summerville and Alfmil along the Solomon River. - 2018 Map of Minneapolis South, 2018 Print
2018 Minneapolis South2018 Print · USGSOttawa County agriculture and river-valley geography are documented here just as the modern era's infrastructure was fully established. Researchers can trace the layout of Minneapolis and the smaller community of Lindsey along the banks of Salt Cr. - 2022 Map of Minneapolis North, 2022 Print
2022 Minneapolis North2022 Print · USGSOttawa County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as the section-line grid meets the winding Solomon River. Researchers can locate Minneapolis, the settlement at Summerville, and family-history landmarks such as Hall Cem. - 2022 Map of Minneapolis South, 2022 Print
2022 Minneapolis South2022 Print · USGSIn the Solomon River valley, this recent survey shows the evolution of agricultural life and infrastructure in Ottawa County. Genealogists can locate family sites near Highland Cem or trace the rural grid from Lindsey to the Minneapolis City County Airport.
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