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1960s Maps of Dakota County, Minnesota

Explore 10 historic maps of Dakota County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Dakota County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Dakota County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Dakota County, MN maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 1967 Map of Inver Grove Heights, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Inver Grove Heights, 1969 Print
    1967 Inver Grove Heights
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor south of the Twin Cities thrives in the late sixties as rail and river industry meet. Trace family roots at Union Cem and St Patricks Ch, or explore the mid-century footprint of South St Paul and Wescott.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1967 Map of St. Paul SW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of St. Paul SW, 1969 Print
    1967 St. Paul SW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Dakota and Hennepin counties are captured in a moment of suburban transformation during the late sixties. Trace the early development of Bloomington and Burnsville alongside landmarks like Metropolitan Stadium and Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1967 Map of Bloomington, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Bloomington, 1969 Print
    1967 Bloomington
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities suburbs experienced a surge of growth during the late sixties as residential developments filled the spaces between historic river towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of community institutions like Bloomington Ferry Ch, Port Cargill, and the Minnesota Masonic Home.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1967 Map of St Paul Park, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of St Paul Park, 1969 Print
    1967 St Paul Park
    1969 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Washington County are shown here in the late sixties as suburban growth meets traditional river industry. Local historians can trace early settlements and transport hubs like Langdon, Nininger, and the St Paul-Park Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1967 Map of St. Paul West, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of St. Paul West, 1969 Print
    1967 St. Paul West
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities emerge in full mid-century detail during a period of significant urban density and infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the grounds of the State Fairgrounds, the historic Minnehaha Falls, and the complex layout of Fort Snelling.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1967 Map of St. Paul East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of St. Paul East, 1969 Print
    1967 St. Paul East
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities region shows its mid-century industrial and civic expansion in this survey of the riverfront and downtown core. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhood institutions like Oakland Cemetery, the Stockyards in South St. Paul, and the St Paul Cathedral.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1967 Map of Prescott, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Prescott, 1969 Print
    1967 Prescott
    1969 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers is captured here in the late sixties, highlighting the border towns of Prescott and Point Douglas. Researchers can trace genealogical landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery and family-named features like Starks Mound.
    4 unique versions available
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