Old Maps of Franconia Township, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Franconia Township with 20 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.
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Franconia Township, MN maps

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  1. 1900 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1900 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1900 St Croix Dalles
    1900 Print · USGS
    The river gorge at the Wisconsin-Minnesota border comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, showing the twin hubs of the Dalles before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots in Dresser Junction, El Salem, and the scattered lakefront farms of Farmington.

  2. 1901 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1901 Map of St Croix Dalles
    1901 St Croix Dalles
    1901 Print · USGS
    The river-border between Wisconsin and Minnesota was a hub of rail activity and river commerce at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the St. Paul and Duluth R. R. through Shafer and Taylors Falls, or locate old settlements like Franconia Station and Dresser Junction.
    6 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 St. Croix Dalles
    1955 Map of St. Croix Dalles
    1955 St. Croix Dalles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The river valley along the Wisconsin and Minnesota border thrived in the mid-fifties as a hub of rail traffic and early Cold War defense. You can trace the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie rail lines and locate the Osceola Air Force Station or the abandoned Ubet Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Forest Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Forest Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Forest Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Chisago County's lake country is captured in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-linked towns of Lindstrom and Center City. Genealogists can find the Goose Lake School, Glader Cemetery, and the abandoned Meadow View School.
    3 unique versions available

  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. 1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of St. Croix Dalles SW, 1976 Print
    1974 St. Croix Dalles SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Polk County farmland and riverfront settlements appear in high-altitude detail during the mid-1970s. Trace the historical footprints of Osceola and Dresser to see how these communities and their surrounding fields were organized decades ago.

  10. 1974 Map of Scandia, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Scandia, 1976 Print
    1974 Scandia
    1976 Print · USGS
    The lakeside community of Scandia and the St. Croix River valley are captured in the mid-1970s before modern development. Researchers can trace family sites near Elim Cem, St Francis Xavier Ch, and the banks of Bone Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1974 Map of St Croix Dalles NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of St Croix Dalles NW, 1976 Print
    1974 St Croix Dalles NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The river valley between Minnesota and Wisconsin is captured during the mid-1970s, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and woodland. Trace the early development of St Croix Falls and Taylors Falls along the banks of the St Croix River.

  12. 1974 Map of Lindstrom, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Lindstrom, 1976 Print
    1974 Lindstrom
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, this lake-heavy region north of the Twin Cities shows a landscape of wetlands and small-town growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Victor Hill Cem, the Linwood Sch, or along the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 1978 Map of Osceola, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Osceola, 1979 Print
    1978 Osceola
    1979 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the late seventies reveals a landscape of riverside villages and conservation lands. Genealogists can locate Ramsey Cem and Pleasant Prairie Cem, while rail enthusiasts can trace the Soo Line through Dresser.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1978 Map of St. Croix Dalles, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of St. Croix Dalles, 1979 Print
    1978 St. Croix Dalles
    1979 Print · USGS
    The river gorge at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border was well-established as a recreational and industrial hub by the late 1970s. Local researchers can trace family sites near Kahbakong Cem, find the Chisago Lakes Sch, or follow the Old Railroad Grade through Shafer.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Map of Stillwater
    1985 Stillwater
    1985 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a borderland of river towns and conservation areas. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line, locate the Minnesota State Prison, and explore the numerous wildlife areas like Cylon Marsh.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 2022 Map of Saint Croix Dalles, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Saint Croix Dalles, 2022 Print
    2022 Saint Croix Dalles
    2022 Print · USGS
    The border between Minnesota and Wisconsin comes alive in the early twenty-first century at the dalles of the Saint Croix River. Local historians can trace the layouts of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls or locate family sites near Pleasant Hill Cem and Shafer.

  18. 2022 Map of Osceola, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Osceola, 2022 Print
    2022 Osceola
    2022 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley comes into sharp focus during the 2020s, revealing the modern layouts of Osceola, Dresser, and Franconia. Researchers can locate family sites at Mount Hope Cem or trace the protected wetlands of the Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway.

  19. 2022 Map of Lindstrom, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lindstrom, 2022 Print
    2022 Lindstrom
    2022 Print · USGS
    Chisago County's lake district is shown in detail during the early 2020s, highlighting the unique peninsula settlements of the area. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family sites at Almelund Cem, Fairview Cem, and the Chisago County Government Center.

  20. 2022 Map of Scandia, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Scandia, 2022 Print
    2022 Scandia
    2022 Print · USGS
    The lake country of the Upper St. Croix Valley comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. Researchers can locate historic burial grounds like Glader Cem and Elim Cem alongside the protected Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway.

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