Old Maps of Independence, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Independence. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Independence.


Independence, MN maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Minnetonka, 1957 Print
    1905 Map of Minnetonka, 1957 Print
    1905 Minnetonka
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and other nearby areas

  2. 1907 Map of Minnetonka
    1907 Map of Minnetonka
    1907 Minnetonka
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1909 Map of Rockford
    1909 Map of Rockford
    1909 Rockford
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Plymouth, Maple Grove, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Saint Paul, 1964 Print
    1953 Saint Paul
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

  6. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

  7. 1957 Map of Waconia, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Waconia, 1959 Print
    1957 Waconia
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Waconia, Minnetrista, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1959 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Plymouth, Maple Grove, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Mound, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Mound, 1959 Print
    1958 Mound
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Chanhassen, Mound, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Lake Minnetonka, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Lake Minnetonka, 1959 Print
    1958 Lake Minnetonka
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Buffalo, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Buffalo, 1959 Print
    1958 Buffalo
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including St. Michael, Buffalo, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Map of Saint Paul
    1959 Saint Paul
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Map of Stillwater
    1965 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

  15. 1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Map of Stillwater
    1975 Stillwater
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Orono, Corcoran, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Watertown, 1982 Print
    1981 Watertown
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minnetrista, Watertown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1981 Map of Delano, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Delano, 1982 Print
    1981 Delano
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Delano, Rockford, and other nearby areas

  19. 1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Map of Saint Paul
    1985 Saint Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Map of Anoka
    1985 Anoka
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

  21. 1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Anoka, 1992 Print
    1991 Anoka
    1992 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and other nearby areas

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