1950s Maps of Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Explore 7 historic maps of Mendota Heights from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Mendota Heights's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Mendota Heights, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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