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1800s (19th Century) Maps of Minnesota

Explore 5 historic maps of Minnesota from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Minnesota's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Minnesota's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1895 Map of Duluth
    1895 Map of Duluth
    1895 Duluth
    1895 Print · USGS
    Duluth in the mid-1890s shows a rapidly expanding port city before the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Woodland Park and Lester Park or explore the original shoreline of Duluth Harbor.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1895 Map of Fargo, 1954 Print
    1895 Map of Fargo, 1954 Print
    1895 Fargo
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley thrived as a rail and agricultural frontier during the 1890s, where North Dakota and Minnesota meet. Genealogists can trace family roots through pioneer settlements and rail stops like Kurtz (Elmer Sta.), Wild Rice, and Christine.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Minneapolis
    1896 Print · USGS
    Hennepin County and the Minnesota River valley appear here in the mid-1890s, when the region was a mix of lakeside retreats and rail-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Edina Mills, the Washburn Home, and the Bloomington Ferry crossing.
  10. 1896 Map of St. Paul
    1896 Map of St. Paul
    1896 St. Paul
    1896 Print · USGS
    St. Paul and the surrounding river townships are captured in the mid-1890s during a period of massive railroad and urban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Mendota, South St. Paul, and St. Anthony Park along with the grounds of Fort Snelling.
    11 unique versions available
  13. 1897 Map of Fargo
    1897 Map of Fargo
    1897 Fargo
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Red River Valley at the close of the nineteenth century was a bustling intersection of rail lines and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Fargo and Moorhead, or find smaller depots like Kurtz (Elmer Sta.) and Wild Rice.
    12 unique versions available
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