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Old Maps of Burnsville, Minnesota for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 21 historic maps of Burnsville. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Burnsville's past.

Burnsville, 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. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 1974 Map of Orchard Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Orchard Lake, 1976 Print
    1974 Orchard Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities of Dakota County were transforming into established suburbs during the mid-seventies. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family-named landmarks and civic anchors like Orchard Lake Sch, Buck Hill, and Antlers Park.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1974 Map of Farmington, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Farmington, 1976 Print
    1974 Farmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    Dakota County was undergoing rapid transformation in the 1970s as suburban residential tracts met the region's long-standing industrial and rail networks. Researchers can trace the layout of early neighborhoods around Parkview School and locate family plots at St Johns Cemetery or St Michaels Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1997 Map of Bloomington, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Bloomington, 1999 Print
    1997 Bloomington
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities' southern suburbs were fully established by the late nineties, from the bustling commerce of Bloomington to the residential streets of Savage. Trace local landmarks like the Minnesota Masonic Home, the Southtown Shopping Center, and the industrial docks at Port Cargill.
  52. 2022 Map of Farmington, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Farmington, 2022 Print
    2022 Farmington
    2022 Print · USGS
    Farmington and the Dakota County plains are shown here in the early 2020s, a period of established suburban growth and preserved river corridors. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Saint Michaels Cemetery, Corinthian Cemetery, and the paths of the Union Pacific RR.
  55. 2022 Map of Bloomington, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bloomington, 2022 Print
    2022 Bloomington
    2022 Print · USGS
    The southern Twin Cities suburbs and the Minnesota River valley come into focus in the early 2020s as development meets the river bottoms. Trace local family history at Bloomington Cem, explore the riverfront at Port Cargill, or locate the historic center of Oxboro.
  58. 2022 Map of Orchard Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Orchard Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Orchard Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    The suburbs south of Minneapolis and St. Paul come into focus here during a period of significant residential growth. Researchers can trace the modern development of Savage and Lakeville while identifying local landmarks like Buck Hill and Antlers Park.
  61. 2022 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Saint Paul SW
    2022 Print · USGS
    The south-central Twin Cities suburbs are captured here at a moment of significant growth and conservation in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate family sites near Trinity Lone Oak Cem or trace the wetland borders of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
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