Join Free

Old Maps of Fort Ripley, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Fort Ripley. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Fort Ripley.

Fort Ripley, MN maps

(13)
  1. 1948 Map of Belle Prairie, 1961 Print
    1948 Map of Belle Prairie, 1961 Print
    1948 Belle Prairie
    1961 Print · USGS
    Morrison and Crow Wing counties are captured here in the late 1940s, a landscape defined by military grounds and a dense network of country schools. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlements through Old Darling Mission Cemetery, the Northern Pacific line at Darling Switch, and St Mathias Church.
  4. 1950 Map of Belle Prairie
    1950 Map of Belle Prairie
    1950 Belle Prairie
    1950 Print · USGS
    Morrison and Crow Wing counties are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi and sprawling military grounds. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like St Mathias Church, Darling Switch, and Rail Prairie Town Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Brainerd, 1966 Print
    1953 Brainerd
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and iron ranges are detailed in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like the Crow Wing County Courthouse or trace the early paths of the Soo Line Railroad and the Cuyuna Range Iron Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Fort Ripley, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Fort Ripley, 1958 Print
    1956 Fort Ripley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's riverfront and military landscapes are captured here in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace family history through several rural landmarks, including St Mathias Church, School No 16, and the Ft Ripley Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Map of Brainerd
    1957 Brainerd
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1950s as a crossroads of rail, river, and forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads through hubs like Brainerd, Wadena, and Detroit Lakes.
  16. 1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Map of Brainerd
    1958 Brainerd
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota in the late fifties is a landscape of dense lake chains, rail hubs, and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property alignments near the Mississippi River or locate family sites in Brainerd, Little Falls, and Detroit Lakes.
  19. 1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Map of Brainerd
    1965 Brainerd
    1965 Print · USGS
    North-central Minnesota in the mid-fifties presents a complex landscape of sprawling lake systems and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of timber towns along the Northern Pacific RR and explore early borders of the White Earth Indian Reservation or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.
  22. 1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Map of Brainerd
    1986 Brainerd
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Minnesota's lake country and river junctions are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through Staples or locate family sites near Brainerd State Hospital and Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 2010 Map of Fort Ripley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fort Ripley, 2010 Print
    2010 Fort Ripley
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Ripley, including Lennox, Saint Mathias, and other nearby areas
  28. 2013 Map of Fort Ripley, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fort Ripley, 2013 Print
    2013 Fort Ripley
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Ripley, including Lennox, Saint Mathias, and other nearby areas
  31. 2016 Map of Fort Ripley, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Fort Ripley, 2016 Print
    2016 Fort Ripley
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Ripley, including Lennox, Saint Mathias, and other nearby areas
  34. 2019 Map of Fort Ripley, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Fort Ripley, 2019 Print
    2019 Fort Ripley
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Ripley, including Lennox, Saint Mathias, and other nearby areas
  37. 2022 Map of Fort Ripley, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fort Ripley, 2022 Print
    2022 Fort Ripley
    2022 Print · USGS
    The river valleys and glacial lakes of Crow Wing County are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Oak Hill Cem and Pine Grove Cem or follow the paths of the Nokasippi River and Fort Ripley Trails Trl.
End of results
Showing maps 1-13 of 13

Top cities near Fort Ripley

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Fort Ripley?
  • What is the oldest map of Fort Ripley?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Fort Ripley for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Fort Ripley?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Fort Ripley?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Fort Ripley?
  • Where are historical maps of Fort Ripley sourced from?