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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Explore 26 historic maps of Minneapolis from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Minneapolis's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Minneapolis's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Minneapolis, MN maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  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. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 1967 Map of Minneapolis South, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Minneapolis South, 1969 Print
    1967 Minneapolis South
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities suburbs and urban core are seen here during the late sixties, as the region's lakefronts and parkways matured. Researchers can trace the development of Southdale, locate family plots in Lakewood Cemetery, or study the rail corridors of the Great Northern.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 1967 Map of New Brighton, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of New Brighton, 1969 Print
    1967 New Brighton
    1969 Print · USGS
    The northern Minneapolis suburbs transition from industrial rail hubs to residential lakefronts in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace cemetery boundaries at St Marys Cem, follow the Soo Line tracks, or locate the sprawling Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1967 Map of St. Paul West, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of St. Paul West, 1969 Print
    1967 St. Paul West
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities emerge in full mid-century detail during a period of significant urban density and infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the grounds of the State Fairgrounds, the historic Minnehaha Falls, and the complex layout of Fort Snelling.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1967 Map of Minneapolis North, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Minneapolis North, 1969 Print
    1967 Minneapolis North
    1969 Print · USGS
    North Minneapolis and its growing suburbs are captured here during the late sixties, a period of massive residential and highway expansion. Researchers can locate family sites near Crystal Lake Cemetery, trace the old Soo Line tracks, or explore the grounds of the Northern Ordnance Plant.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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