Old Maps of Lakeville, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Lakeville. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Lakeville, 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  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. 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.

  10. 2022 Map of Castle Rock, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Castle Rock, 2022 Print
    2022 Castle Rock
    2022 Print · USGS
    Dakota County's rural townships are documented in detail here, showing the agricultural and residential landscape south of the Twin Cities. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous sites like Greenvale Cem, East Christiania Cem, and the community hub of Eureka Center.

  11. 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.

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