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Old Maps of Hennepin County, Minnesota for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Hennepin County with 161 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.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Hennepin County has changed over the decades.

Hennepin County, 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. 1902 Map of White Bear
    1902 Map of White Bear
    1902 White Bear
    1902 Print · USGS
    The lake-dotted landscape northeast of the Twin Cities is captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace early railroad junctions and industry at the Minneapolis Stock Yards, or locate old settlements like Lino, Cardigan, and New Brighton.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1902 Map of Anoka
    1902 Map of Anoka
    1902 Anoka
    1902 Print · USGS
    North of Minneapolis at the turn of the century, this area shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Osseo, Champlin, and Robbinsdale or locate long-standing landmarks near Medicine Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1905 Map of Minnetonka, 1957 Print
    1905 Map of Minnetonka, 1957 Print
    1905 Minnetonka
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lake Minnetonka and the Minnesota River valley are seen here during the early twentieth century as the region's resort and rail economy reached its height. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Mound Sta, the summer colonies of Deephaven, and the riverfront streets of Chaska.
  19. 1907 Map of Minnetonka
    1907 Map of Minnetonka
    1907 Minnetonka
    1907 Print · USGS
    Lake Minnetonka was a premier summer destination at the turn of the century, crisscrossed by a Steamboat Route and multiple railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old lakeside landings and early rail stops like Spring Park Sta, Mound Sta, and Zumbra Heights Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1909 Map of Rockford
    1909 Map of Rockford
    1909 Rockford
    1909 Print · USGS
    Wright and Hennepin counties are shown here in the first decade of the twentieth century as the railroads transformed rural Minnesota. Genealogists can locate family-named features like Berning Mill, Salem Church, and early schools in Burschville or Hassan.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1952 Map of Minneapolis North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Minneapolis North, 1954 Print
    1952 Minneapolis North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Post-war suburban expansion and industrial growth define the northern outskirts of Minneapolis in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center alongside landmarks like Crystal Lake Cemetery and the Northern Ordnance Plant.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Minneapolis South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Minneapolis South, 1954 Print
    1952 Minneapolis South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Minneapolis and its growing western suburbs are documented here during a period of significant post-war expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Edina and St Louis Park or locate family sites near Lakewood Cemetery and St Marys Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of New Brighton, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of New Brighton, 1954 Print
    1952 New Brighton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ramsey County was undergoing rapid post-war suburbanization during the early fifties, blending industrial sites with new residential grids. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous early schools and cemeteries, from Sunnyside Sch and Lake Johanna Sch to the sprawling Hillside Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.
  49. 1954 Map of Hopkins, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hopkins, 1956 Print
    1954 Hopkins
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Western Minneapolis suburbs are shown here in the mid-1950s as they transitioned from rural outposts to established communities. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like the Glen Lake Sanatorium, the Minneapolis Penal Institution, and the Shady Oak Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 1954 Map of Eden Prairie, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Eden Prairie, 1956 Print
    1954 Eden Prairie
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eden Prairie and Bloomington are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the river valley's rail-and-water economy met the early jet age. Genealogists can trace family sites near Bloomington Ferry, Eden Prairie Cem, and several abandoned schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 1955 Map of Osseo, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Osseo, 1956 Print
    1955 Osseo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Hennepin County during the mid-fifties shows the early suburban transformation of Osseo and Plymouth among their many lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through the St Marys Cem, Mission Farms, and the Hennessy Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1955 Map of Anoka, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Anoka, 1956 Print
    1955 Anoka
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anoka and Champlin are mapped here as the Mississippi River corridor transitions from industrial rail hubs to expanding suburban villages. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the State Hospital, Calvary Cem, and the Sunnyvale Sch (Abandoned).
  67. 1955 Map of Coon Rapids, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Coon Rapids, 1956 Print
    1955 Coon Rapids
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley north of Minneapolis was undergoing a post-war transformation in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early development of Coon Rapids and Blaine, locating the WCCO Radio Tower, Bragdon Church, and the Coon Rapids Dam.
  70. 1955 Map of Anoka, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Anoka, 1959 Print
    1955 Anoka
    1959 Print · USGS
    North of Minneapolis in the mid-fifties, the suburban frontier was rapidly advancing through the lake-dotted landscapes of Hennepin and Anoka counties. Local historians can trace the early development of Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, and New Hope alongside legacy sites like the State Hospital and St Vincent Cem.
  73. 1955 Map of New Brighton, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of New Brighton, 1959 Print
    1955 New Brighton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Twin Cities were undergoing a post-war transformation in the mid-fifties as suburbs pushed into the lake country. Researchers can trace the massive Twin Cities Arsenal, find the old Red Brick Sch, and locate the Abandoned Aqueduct winding toward the city.
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