Old Maps of Watertown, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Watertown. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Watertown, MN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Saint Paul
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the Mississippi River valley are captured here at a mid-century turning point. Trace the early growth of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alongside landmarks like Lake Minnetonka and the St Croix River.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Waconia, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Waconia, 1959 Print
    1957 Waconia
    1959 Print · USGS
    Carver County and parts of Wright County are captured in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape in transition. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small schools and cemeteries, including St Mark Cem, Oakland Cem, and the Hydes Lake Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Saint Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appear here in the late fifties, showing the peak of the rail era and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Lake Minnetonka, the Univ Of Minn Rosemount Research Center, or the growing neighborhoods of Richfield.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Watertown
    1982 Print · USGS
    Carver County and its neighboring townships are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by its numerous lakes and the South Fork Crow River. Researchers can locate historic sites like Trinity Cem, St Peters Ch, and the winding Luce Line Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Saint Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities metropolitan area and its southern suburbs are captured here in the mid-eighties as the urban landscape expanded toward the Minnesota River. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Snelling Military Reservation, find local landmarks like St Benedict Church, and study the rail routes of the Soo Line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Watertown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Watertown, 2010 Print
    2010 Watertown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Minnesota was defined by its lakes and river bends in the early twenty-first century, even as local infrastructure expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace cemetery locations like Trinity Cemetery and natural landmarks such as Goose Lake or the South Fork Crow River.

  7. 2013 Map of Watertown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Watertown, 2013 Print
    2013 Watertown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Watertown and the surrounding lake country of Carver and Hennepin Counties are shown here during a period of steady suburban and rural development. Genealogists can locate legacy burial grounds like Swede Lake Cem and Oakland Cem while tracing the banks of the South Fork Crow River.

  8. 2016 Map of Watertown, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Watertown, 2016 Print
    2016 Watertown
    2016 Print · USGS
    The river valleys and glacial lakes west of the Twin Cities are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the settled landscapes of Carver and Hennepin counties. Genealogists can locate family sites at Saint Paul's Catholic Cem and Swede Lake Cem or trace the early paths of Old State Hwy 7.

  9. 2019 Map of Watertown, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Watertown, 2019 Print
    2019 Watertown
    2019 Print · USGS
    The western edges of the Twin Cities metro appear as a network of lakes and river bends in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family history through several local burial grounds, including Saint Paul's Catholic Cem and Oakland Cem.

  10. 2022 Map of Watertown, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Watertown, 2022 Print
    2022 Watertown
    2022 Print · USGS
    Western Carver County and its surrounding borders are shown in this modern survey. Genealogists can locate Saint Paul's Catholic Cem, Oakland Cem, and Swede Lake Cem near the banks of the South Fork Crow River.

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