Old Maps of Dayton, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

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Dayton, MN maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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).

  5. 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.

  6. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.

  7. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1959 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1959 Print · USGS
    Wright and Hennepin counties are shown here in the late fifties, during a period of steady rural growth and agricultural stability. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at Berning Mill, find small country schoolhouses like Oakdale School, or locate parish centers such as St Michael Church.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are mapped here during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial transit. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Northern Pacific RR through towns such as Rush City, Amery, and Balsam Lake.

  10. 1967 Map of Anoka, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Anoka, 1969 Print
    1967 Anoka
    1969 Print · USGS
    Anoka and Champlin sit at a pivotal river junction in the late sixties as suburban growth begins to reach the surrounding prairies. Researchers can trace the layout of the State Hospital or find family plots at Oakwood Cem and Maple Grove Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the urban growth of Minneapolis and St Paul. Researchers can trace old rail corridors of the Northern Pacific RR and locate tribal lands at the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1981 Map of Rogers
    1981 Map of Rogers
    1981 Rogers
    1981 Print · USGS
    North of Minneapolis in the early eighties, this area shows the transition from rural farming to industrial and suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family names at St Walburga Cem, St John the Baptist Cem, and the historic St John Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Anoka
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural conservation lands. Trace the expansion of Anoka and Blaine, or locate family landmarks near the Rum River and Buffalo Lake.

  14. 1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Anoka
    1992 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the upper Mississippi River valley are captured here in the early nineties during a period of rapid suburban expansion. Trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern Railroad or explore the boundaries of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Maria State Park.

  15. 2010 Map of Rogers, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rogers, 2010 Print
    2010 Rogers
    2010 Print · USGS
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul was expanding rapidly into this river-crossed landscape at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites like Old Saint Walburga Cemetery or trace the early settlement of Berning Mill and Fletcher.

  16. 2010 Map of Anoka, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Anoka, 2010 Print
    2010 Anoka
    2010 Print · USGS
    The convergence of the Mississippi and Rum Rivers defines the Twin Cities' northern suburbs in the early 21st century. Researchers can trace institutional history and local lineages through sites like the Anoka State Hospital Cemetery and the Rum River Dam.

  17. 2013 Map of Rogers, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rogers, 2013 Print
    2013 Rogers
    2013 Print · USGS
    Northwest of the Twin Cities in the early 2010s, this area shows the meeting of historical river crossings and modern suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family names through several legacy sites, including Old Saint John the Baptist Cem and Old Saint Walburga Cem.

  18. 2013 Map of Anoka, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Anoka, 2013 Print
    2013 Anoka
    2013 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi River and Rum River highlights this early 2010s survey of the north metro area. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous sites including Champlin Cem, Saint Fridolin Cem, and the Anoka State Hospital Cem.

  19. 2016 Map of Anoka, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Anoka, 2016 Print
    2016 Anoka
    2016 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs and the Mississippi corridor come into focus during this mid-2010s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Anoka State Hospital Cemetery and Maple Grove Cemetery, or locate the historic Mill Pond and BNSF Railway lines.

  20. 2016 Map of Rogers, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rogers, 2016 Print
    2016 Rogers
    2016 Print · USGS
    Northwest of the Twin Cities in the 2010s, this area shows a landscape of river corridors and growing settlements. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Saint Martin Cem or locate the historic Berning Mill on the Crow River.

  21. 2019 Map of Rogers, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Rogers, 2019 Print
    2019 Rogers
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northwest of the Twin Cities in the late 2010s, this area shows the meeting of the Mississippi River and the Crow River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Old Saint Walburga Cem, Berning Mill, and Fletcher.

  22. 2019 Map of Anoka, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Anoka, 2019 Print
    2019 Anoka
    2019 Print · USGS
    The northern Twin Cities suburbs at the Mississippi and Rum River confluence come to life in this detailed 2019 survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Anoka State Hospital Cem, Oakwood Cem, and the historic Mill Pond.

  23. 2022 Map of Anoka, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Anoka, 2022 Print
    2022 Anoka
    2022 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Rum rivers comes into focus in this recent look at the northern Twin Cities suburbs. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites like Saint Fridolin Cem or trace the geography of islands including Kings Island.

  24. 2022 Map of Rogers, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rogers, 2022 Print
    2022 Rogers
    2022 Print · USGS
    Hennepin County comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the expanding Twin Cities outskirts. Genealogists can locate family sites at Saint Martin Cem or Old Saint Walburga Cem, while tracing the local geography of Berning Mill and Rush Cr.

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