Old Maps of Coon Rapids, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Coon Rapids with 23 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 Coon Rapids has changed over the decades.


Coon Rapids, MN maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Anoka
    1902 Map of Anoka
    1902 Anoka
    1902 Print · USGS
    North of Minneapolis at the turn of the century, this area shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Osseo, Champlin, and Robbinsdale or locate long-standing landmarks near Medicine Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Minneapolis North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Minneapolis North, 1954 Print
    1952 Minneapolis North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Post-war suburban expansion and industrial growth define the northern outskirts of Minneapolis in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center alongside landmarks like Crystal Lake Cemetery and the Northern Ordnance Plant.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.

  4. 1955 Map of Coon Rapids, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Coon Rapids, 1956 Print
    1955 Coon Rapids
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley north of Minneapolis was undergoing a post-war transformation in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early development of Coon Rapids and Blaine, locating the WCCO Radio Tower, Bragdon Church, and the Coon Rapids Dam.

  5. 1955 Map of Anoka, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Anoka, 1959 Print
    1955 Anoka
    1959 Print · USGS
    North of Minneapolis in the mid-fifties, the suburban frontier was rapidly advancing through the lake-dotted landscapes of Hennepin and Anoka counties. Local historians can trace the early development of Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and New Hope alongside legacy sites like the State Hospital and St Vincent Cem.

  6. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.

  7. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.

  9. 1967 Map of Minneapolis North, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Minneapolis North, 1969 Print
    1967 Minneapolis North
    1969 Print · USGS
    North Minneapolis and its growing suburbs are captured here during the late sixties, a period of massive residential and highway expansion. Researchers can locate family sites near Crystal Lake Cemetery, trace the old Soo Line tracks, or explore the grounds of the Northern Ordnance Plant.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Coon Rapids, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Coon Rapids, 1969 Print
    1967 Coon Rapids
    1969 Print · USGS
    Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul expanded rapidly in the late sixties as the residential corridors of Anoka County took shape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Northdale, the Anoka-Ramsey State Junior College, and landmarks like the Radio Tower (WCCO).
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the urban growth of Minneapolis and St Paul. Researchers can trace old rail corridors of the Northern Pacific RR and locate tribal lands at the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Anoka
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural conservation lands. Trace the expansion of Anoka and Blaine, or locate family landmarks near the Rum River and Buffalo Lake.

  13. 1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Anoka
    1992 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the upper Mississippi River valley are captured here in the early nineties during a period of rapid suburban expansion. Trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern Railroad or explore the boundaries of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Maria State Park.

  14. 2010 Map of Minneapolis North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Minneapolis North, 2010 Print
    2010 Minneapolis North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Coon Rapids, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Coon Rapids, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Coon Rapids, 2010 Print
    2010 Coon Rapids
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Coon Rapids, including Brooklyn Park, Blaine, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Minneapolis North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Minneapolis North, 2013 Print
    2013 Minneapolis North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Coon Rapids, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Coon Rapids, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Coon Rapids, 2013 Print
    2013 Coon Rapids
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Coon Rapids, including Brooklyn Park, Blaine, and other nearby areas

  18. 2016 Map of Minneapolis North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Minneapolis North, 2016 Print
    2016 Minneapolis North
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Coon Rapids, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

  19. 2016 Map of Coon Rapids, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Coon Rapids, 2016 Print
    2016 Coon Rapids
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Coon Rapids, including Brooklyn Park, Blaine, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Minneapolis North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Minneapolis North, 2019 Print
    2019 Minneapolis North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Coon Rapids, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Coon Rapids, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Coon Rapids, 2019 Print
    2019 Coon Rapids
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Coon Rapids, including Brooklyn Park, Blaine, and other nearby areas

  22. 2022 Map of Coon Rapids, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Coon Rapids, 2022 Print
    2022 Coon Rapids
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coon Rapids and its neighbors in Anoka and Hennepin counties are shown here in the 2020s as a fully realized suburban corridor. Researchers can locate specific neighborhoods like Thompson Riverview Terrace or find family plots at Joyce Chapel Cem and Morningside Memorial Gardens Cem.

  23. 2022 Map of Minneapolis North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Minneapolis North, 2022 Print
    2022 Minneapolis North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Twin Cities metro area are shown in detail as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like Glenhaven Memorial Gardens Cem and landmarks such as the Crystal Airport or Banfill Island.

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