Old Maps of St. Francis, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of St. Francis with 29 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 St. Francis has changed over the decades.


St. Francis, MN maps

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  1. 1916 Map of St. Francis, 1960 Print
    1916 Map of St. Francis, 1960 Print
    1916 St. Francis
    1960 Print · USGS
    Anoka and Isanti counties appear as a thriving network of rural townships and riverfront settlements just before the Great War. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and local hubs like Mitchell Corners, Nowthen, and the many numbered schoolhouses along the Rum River.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1919 Map of St. Francis
    1919 Map of St. Francis
    1919 St. Francis
    1919 Print · USGS
    Anoka and Isanti counties come alive in the decade following the Great War, showing a landscape defined by the winding Rum River. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Saint Francis, Mitchell Corners, and the Nowthen School.
    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 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1961 Map of Lake Fremont, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Lake Fremont, 1963 Print
    1961 Lake Fremont
    1963 Print · USGS
    Sherburne County is shown here in the early sixties as a region of dense glacial lakes and burgeoning township life. Researchers can find family sites near Zimmerman, Livonia Cem, and the old Community Hall.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Elk River, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Elk River, 1965 Print
    1961 Elk River
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Elk River and Mississippi River valleys in the early 1960s showcase a landscape of shifting industry and conservation. Local researchers can trace family sites at Orrock Cem, find Zimmerman's post office, and locate the Sand Dunes Lookout Tower.

  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. 1974 Map of Crown, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Crown, 1976 Print
    1974 Crown
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Isanti and Anoka county line in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of protected wetlands and rural outposts. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use at Crown, Zion Cem, and the Bar None Ranch.

  10. 1974 Map of St Francis, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of St Francis, 1976 Print
    1974 St Francis
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Rum River valley in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of growing townships and preserved wetlands along the Isanti and Anoka county line. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail corridor and find local landmarks like Strike Cem, Boys Ranch, and St Johns Ch.

  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. 1991 Map of Lake Fremont, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Lake Fremont, 1995 Print
    1991 Lake Fremont
    1995 Print · USGS
    Sherburne County is shown here in the early nineties, a period of transition as the Elk River area expanded into its rural surroundings. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Livonia Cem and Whitney Cem or explore the shores of Lake Fremont.

  15. 2010 Map of Saint Francis, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saint Francis, 2010 Print
    2010 Saint Francis
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including East Bethel, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  16. 2010 Map of Crown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Crown, 2010 Print
    2010 Crown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including Oak Grove, Spencer Brook Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Lake Fremont, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Fremont, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Fremont
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including Elk River, Zimmerman Terrace, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Lake Fremont, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Fremont, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Fremont
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including Elk River, Zimmerman Terrace, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Saint Francis, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saint Francis, 2013 Print
    2013 Saint Francis
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including East Bethel, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Crown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Crown, 2013 Print
    2013 Crown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including Oak Grove, Spencer Brook Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Crown, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Crown, 2016 Print
    2016 Crown
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including Oak Grove, Spencer Brook Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Lake Fremont, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lake Fremont, 2016 Print
    2016 Lake Fremont
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including Elk River, Zimmerman Terrace, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Saint Francis, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Saint Francis, 2016 Print
    2016 Saint Francis
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including East Bethel, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Lake Fremont, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Fremont, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Fremont
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including Elk River, Zimmerman Terrace, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Crown, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Crown, 2019 Print
    2019 Crown
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Francis, including Oak Grove, Spencer Brook Township, and other nearby areas

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