Old Maps of Medicine Lake, Minnesota for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Medicine Lake. 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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Medicine Lake, 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 1967 Map of Hopkins, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Hopkins, 1969 Print
    1967 Hopkins
    1969 Print · USGS
    Suburban expansion and civic institutions define this Hennepin County landscape during the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Glen Lake State Sanatorium, Minnetonka Mills, and the Grand View Park Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1967 Map of Osseo, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Osseo, 1969 Print
    1967 Osseo
    1969 Print · USGS
    Hennepin County suburbs were rapidly transforming in the late sixties as residential developments met industrial expansion. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks like Gethsemane Cemetery, Mission Farms, and North Hennepin State College.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 2022 Map of Hopkins, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hopkins, 2022 Print
    2022 Hopkins
    2022 Print · USGS
    Hennepin County’s western suburbs are captured in high detail during the early 2020s, showing the dense residential and commercial growth around historic water bodies. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Minnetonka Mills, Parkers Lake Cem, and the path of Minnehaha Creek.

  21. 2022 Map of Osseo, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Osseo, 2022 Print
    2022 Osseo
    2022 Print · USGS
    The suburbs of northwest Minneapolis are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local heritage through Gethsemane Cem, Mission Farms, and the Brooklyn and Maple Grove Union Cem.

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