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Old Maps of Dakota County, Minnesota

Explore 147 old maps of Dakota County, spanning from 1896 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Dakota County, MN maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Map of Minneapolis
    1896 Minneapolis
    1896 Print · USGS
    Hennepin County and the Minnesota River valley appear here in the mid-1890s, when the region was a mix of lakeside retreats and rail-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Edina Mills, the Washburn Home, and the Bloomington Ferry crossing.
  4. 1896 Map of St. Paul
    1896 Map of St. Paul
    1896 St. Paul
    1896 Print · USGS
    St. Paul and the surrounding river townships are captured in the mid-1890s during a period of massive railroad and urban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Mendota, South St. Paul, and St. Anthony Park along with the grounds of Fort Snelling.
    11 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Minneapolis
    1901 Map of Minneapolis
    1901 Minneapolis
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities suburbs begin to take shape in the late nineteenth century as rail lines weave through lake-studded prairies. Trace the origins of local industry and transit at Edina Mills, the Bloomington Ferry, and the St. Louis Park rail junction.
    8 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Red Wing
    1944 Map of Red Wing
    1944 Red Wing
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River valley is shown here just before the mid-century, where rail and river networks met. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Moeville, Hager City, and St Marys Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1946 Map of Hudson, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Hudson, 1954 Print
    1946 Hudson
    1954 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of the St. Croix Valley are captured here just after the war, showing the distinct border towns of Wisconsin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets and benchmarks of Hudson, North Hudson, and Prescott.
  16. 1949 Map of Hudson
    1949 Map of Hudson
    1949 Hudson
    1949 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of St. Croix and Pierce counties are captured here in the late 1940s as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line through Hudson and down to the river junction at Prescott.
  19. 1950 Map of St Paul Park, 1962 Print
    1950 Map of St Paul Park, 1962 Print
    1950 St Paul Park
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley south of St. Paul is captured here at mid-century, showing the rail-dependent corridor between Newport and Nininger. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through the Cottage Grove Cem and Sunny Hill Sch.
  22. 1951 Map of St Paul Park
    1951 Map of St Paul Park
    1951 St Paul Park
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southeast of the Twin Cities in the early 1950s, the river and rail lines dictated the growth of towns along the Mississippi. Researchers can trace family sites at Grey Cloud Cem, follow the rail junction at Langdon, or locate the historic riverfront settlement of Nininger.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Prescott
    1951 Map of Prescott
    1951 Prescott
    1951 Print · USGS
    The river confluence at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border in the early fifties shows a landscape of busy waterways and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Johnson Cem and Barkley Sch near the Kinnickinnic River bluffs.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of St. Paul West, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul West, 1953 Print
    1951 St. Paul West
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities riverfront and academic centers are captured here just after the war, showing the industrial and institutional expansion of the era. Genealogists and researchers can locate family plots in Roselawn Cemetery or trace the early runways of Wold-Chamberlain Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Inver Grove, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Inver Grove, 1953 Print
    1951 Inver Grove
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley south of St. Paul is documented here just as the post-war era began reshaping the Dakota County countryside. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and faith at Rosemount Sch, St Patrick Cem, and the historic Pine Bend settlement.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of St. Paul SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul SW, 1953 Print
    1951 St. Paul SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley south of the Twin Cities appears in the early fifties as a landscape of rural townships and river wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Richfield and Nicols or locate early landmarks like St Johns Cem and Pilot Knob.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of St. Paul East, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul East, 1953 Print
    1951 St. Paul East
    1953 Print · USGS
    Saint Paul during the early fifties reveals a thriving river-and-rail hub anchored by the State Capitol and a dense network of neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the mid-century city layout, from institutional landmarks like Gillette State Hospital to the industrial Stock Yards and Holman Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of St. Paul, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of St. Paul, 1959 Print
    1951 St. Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities region during the post-war boom shows the rapid growth of St Paul and Minneapolis toward their southern suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks like School No 73, Roselawn Cemetery, and the St Johns Cem before suburban sprawl fully arrived.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Red Wing, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Red Wing, 1954 Print
    1952 Red Wing
    1954 Print · USGS
    Red Wing and the Mississippi River valley are shown here in the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river sloughs defined local geography. Genealogists can trace family names at the Vasa Childrens Home School No 3, St Johns Cem, and the Prairie Island Indian Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1954 Map of Bloomington, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Bloomington, 1956 Print
    1954 Bloomington
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley in the mid-fifties is captured at the moment of its suburban expansion south of the Twin Cities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites from Savage to Oxboro, locating landmarks like Port Cargill and the Bloomington Ferry Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Minneapolis, 1959 Print
    1954 Minneapolis
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities suburbs were in the midst of a post-war transformation during the early fifties as the urban grid expanded into the surrounding lake country. Researchers can find many lost local landmarks, from the Glen Lake Sanatorium and Flying Cloud Airport to the rural Eden Prairie Ch and Bloomington Cem.
  55. 1957 Map of Farmington, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Farmington, 1958 Print
    1957 Farmington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Dakota County in the late fifties shows a landscape of busy rail junctions and transitioning rural schools. You can trace family roots through sites like Christiania Church or locate vanished landmarks like Southport Landing Field and School No 55.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Prior Lake, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Prior Lake, 1958 Print
    1957 Prior Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Scott and Rice Counties appear here in the late 1950s, showing a region defined by its numerous glacial lakes and small farming hamlets. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural school locations and historic churches such as St Catherine Ch, Elko, and several noted sites like School No 52 (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Hastings, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Hastings, 1959 Print
    1957 Hastings
    1959 Print · USGS
    Dakota County and the Mississippi riverfront appear in the late fifties as a hub of rail transit and agricultural industry. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like St Lukes Cem, the Mineral Springs Sanatorium, and the tracks of the Chicago Great Western.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 1960 Map of Northfield, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Northfield, 1961 Print
    1960 Northfield
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northfield and its surrounding townships are shown at a peak of mid-century growth, serving as a vital rail junction between the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. Researchers can trace institutional grounds at St Olaf College and Carleton College or find rural landmarks like Little Prairie Ch and Dundas.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1960 Map of Dennison, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Dennison, 1961 Print
    1960 Dennison
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeast Minnesota's agricultural heartland is documented here at the start of the 1960s. Family historians and researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Dennison and Stanton, locate the Prairie Creek Cem, and find landmarks like Carleton Airport.
  73. 1960 Map of Little Chicago, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Little Chicago, 1961 Print
    1960 Little Chicago
    1961 Print · USGS
    Rice and Dakota Counties are shown in the early sixties, a time when three major railroads still converged in the southeastern corner. Genealogists can trace rural roots at Christdala Ch, Township Cem, and the old Millersburg townsite.
    2 unique versions available
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