Old Maps of Farmington, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Farmington with 28 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Farmington has changed over the decades.


Farmington, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1974 Map of Coates, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Coates, 1976 Print
    1974 Coates
    1976 Print · USGS
    Dakota County during the mid-seventies reveals a landscape defined by large-scale research facilities and a complex rail network. Researchers can locate several rural burial sites like St Johns Cem and trace the original paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad near Coates.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1974 Map of Randolph, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Randolph, 1976 Print
    1974 Randolph
    1976 Print · USGS
    Dakota and Goodhue Counties come alive in this mid-seventies survey, featuring the agricultural heartland during a period of steady rural development. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local sites like Redrose Cem, Castle Rock, and the rail junction at Randolph.

  6. 1974 Map of Castle Rock, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Castle Rock, 1976 Print
    1974 Castle Rock
    1976 Print · USGS
    Dakota County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a blend of traditional farming and new aviation infrastructure. Trace family history at East Christiania or locate rural landmarks like St John Cem and the Airlake Industrial Airport.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 2010 Map of Coates, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Coates, 2010 Print
    2010 Coates
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dakota County was navigating the balance between its rural roots and suburban expansion in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land use through small private runways like Turkey Track Airport or locate family plots at Saint John's Cemetery and Emmanuel Cemetery.

  10. 2010 Map of Farmington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Farmington, 2010 Print
    2010 Farmington
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dakota County's suburban expansion is in full view here during the early 2000s as residential neighborhoods fill the space between established towns. Researchers can trace local heritage at Lebanon Cemetery and Airlake Airport or follow the path of the Vermillion River.

  11. 2010 Map of Castle Rock, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Castle Rock, 2010 Print
    2010 Castle Rock
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dakota County's rural townships are documented here during the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape of family farms and creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can locate several burial sites like Highview Christiania Cemetery and trace the paths of Dutch Creek or the Vermillion River.

  12. 2010 Map of Randolph, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Randolph, 2010 Print
    2010 Randolph
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dakota County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of steady agricultural roots and small-town life. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural burial grounds like McNutt Cemetery and Kibbe Cemetery near the Cannon River.

  13. 2013 Map of Randolph, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Randolph, 2013 Print
    2013 Randolph
    2013 Print · USGS
    Southern Dakota County appears as a rich agricultural grid in the early 2010s, centered on the communities of Hampton and Randolph. Genealogists can trace family landmarks through numerous sites like Castle Rock Valley Cem and Kibbe Cem.

  14. 2013 Map of Farmington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Farmington, 2013 Print
    2013 Farmington
    2013 Print · USGS
    Suburban expansion across Dakota County is captured here during the early 2010s as the communities of Apple Valley and Lakeville matured. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Saint Joseph Cem, Lakeville Grove Cem, and Corinthian Cem.

  15. 2013 Map of Castle Rock, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Castle Rock, 2013 Print
    2013 Castle Rock
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dakota County remains a landscape of rolling farmland and quiet rural crossroads in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of many historic burial sites, including Highview Christiana Cem and Greenvale Cem, alongside local landmarks like Chub Lake.

  16. 2013 Map of Coates, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Coates, 2013 Print
    2013 Coates
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dakota County's changing landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as the area south of Rosemont balances education and aviation. Genealogists can locate several local cemeteries like Saint Joseph Cem and Saint Augustine Cem.

  17. 2016 Map of Castle Rock, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Castle Rock, 2016 Print
    2016 Castle Rock
    2016 Print · USGS
    Dakota County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-2010s, showing the enduring rural layout around Eureka Center and Castle Rock. Researchers can trace the grounds of Highview Christiana Cem or locate local landmarks like Nielsen's Airport.

  18. 2016 Map of Randolph, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Randolph, 2016 Print
    2016 Randolph
    2016 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota farmland meets the winding Cannon River in this 2010s survey of the Dakota and Goodhue county borderlands. Local history researchers can trace family plots at Saint Mathias Cem and Castle Rock Valley Cem or locate the village of Randolph near Lake Byllesby.

  19. 2016 Map of Coates, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Coates, 2016 Print
    2016 Coates
    2016 Print · USGS
    Dakota County's transition from agricultural roots to modern suburban growth is captured here in the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace family plots at Saint Johns Cem or follow the path of the Vermillion River near Coates and Empire.

  20. 2016 Map of Farmington, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Farmington, 2016 Print
    2016 Farmington
    2016 Print · USGS
    Dakota County undergoes a period of rapid suburban growth and modern development in this recent survey. Genealogists can trace family plots at Saint Joseph Cem or Lakeville Grove Cem near the banks of the Vermillion River.

  21. 2019 Map of Castle Rock, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Castle Rock, 2019 Print
    2019 Castle Rock
    2019 Print · USGS
    Dakota County south of Farmington is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape defined by Lutheran heritage and small prairie settlements. Genealogists can trace family history through several sites like Greenwood Cem, Solar Lutheran Cem, and the village of Castle Rock.

  22. 2019 Map of Farmington, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Farmington, 2019 Print
    2019 Farmington
    2019 Print · USGS
    Dakota County at the end of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and preserved community landmarks. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like All Saints Cem or follow the path of the Vermillion River through Farmington.

  23. 2019 Map of Coates, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Coates, 2019 Print
    2019 Coates
    2019 Print · USGS
    Dakota County at the end of the 2010s reveals a landscape of expanding suburban reaches meeting established rural crossroads. Local researchers can trace family lands near Saint Johns Cem or follow the path of the Vermillion River through the small communities of Coates and Empire.

  24. 2019 Map of Randolph, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Randolph, 2019 Print
    2019 Randolph
    2019 Print · USGS
    Dakota County's agricultural heartland and river valleys are captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Saint Mathias Cemetery and McNutt Cemetery near Randolph and Lake Byllesby.

  25. 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.

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