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Old Maps of Bloomington, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 30 historic maps of Bloomington. 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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Bloomington, 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 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 1967 Map of Eden Prairie, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Eden Prairie, 1969 Print
    1967 Eden Prairie
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley near Eden Prairie and Bloomington shows a transition from agricultural life to mid-century suburbanization. Trace historical local landmarks like Bloomington Ferry, the Flying Cloud Airport, and Eden Prairie Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 2010 Map of Bloomington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bloomington, 2010 Print
    2010 Bloomington
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities southern suburbs are captured here just after the first decade of the millennium, showing a landscape of dense residential growth and river-based industry. Researchers can find burial sites like Assumption Church Cemetery and trace the waterfront at Port Cargill.
  49. 2010 Map of Eden Prairie, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Eden Prairie, 2010 Print
    2010 Eden Prairie
    2010 Print · USGS
    Eden Prairie and the Minnesota River valley are seen here in the first decade of the new millennium as suburban expansion meets major recreation sites. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks like Murphy's Landing, the Bloomington Ferry Cemetery, and the historic settlement at Glendale.
  52. 2010 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Saint Paul SW
    2010 Print · USGS
    The suburban landscape of the Twin Cities south metro is captured here in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the development of Eagan and Cedar Grove or locate burial sites at Fort Snelling National Cemetery and Saint Johns Cemetery.
  55. 2013 Map of Eden Prairie, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Eden Prairie, 2013 Print
    2013 Eden Prairie
    2013 Print · USGS
    Eden Prairie and the Minnesota River valley are shown here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth surrounds old township centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Eden Prairie Cemetery or locate landmarks like Murphy's Landing and Flying Cloud Airport.
  58. 2013 Map of Bloomington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bloomington, 2013 Print
    2013 Bloomington
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities suburbs of Bloomington and Richfield are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a bustling hub of commerce and community. Local historians can trace established neighborhoods like Oxboro, the industrial docks of Port Cargill, and several historic burial grounds including the Bloomington Cemetery.
  61. 2013 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Saint Paul SW
    2013 Print · USGS
    The southern Twin Cities suburbs meet the river bottomlands in this recent survey of the growing corridor between Bloomington and Apple Valley. Genealogists and researchers can locate Ft Snelling National Cemetery, Resurrection Cem, and the historic rail-side vicinity of Nicols.
  64. 2016 Map of Eden Prairie, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Eden Prairie, 2016 Print
    2016 Eden Prairie
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley serves as the focal point for this 2016 survey of suburban growth and historical landmarks. Researchers can locate multiple burial sites like Eden Prairie Cem and Glendale Cem or trace the area's river crossing at Bloomington Ferry.
  67. 2016 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Saint Paul SW
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota River valley and its surrounding suburbs are captured here during a period of intense development. Trace the evolution of local landmarks from Saint Johns Cemetery to the historic sites of Nicols and Cedar Grove.
  70. 2016 Map of Bloomington, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Bloomington, 2016 Print
    2016 Bloomington
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities' southern suburbs and the Minnesota River valley are captured in this mid-2010s survey. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Port Cargill, the Bloomington Cemetery, and the high ground at Mt Gilboa.
  73. 2019 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Saint Paul SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Saint Paul SW
    2019 Print · USGS
    The river valley south of the Twin Cities is captured here in the late 2010s as suburban communities merge with massive conservation lands. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Fort Snelling National Cemetery and locate local landmarks like Cedar Grove or Saint Johns Cem.
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